|
Tour De France: The Story of the World's Greatest Cycle Race
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
Tour De France: The Story of the World's Greatest Cycle Race
|
| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Marguerite Lazell
|
| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:216 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 230 |
|
| Category/Genre | Sporting events, tours and organisations
Cycling |
|---|
| ISBN/Barcode |
9781847327161
|
| Classifications | Dewey:796.620944 |
|---|
| Audience | |
|---|
| Edition |
8th ed.
|
| Illustrations |
225 colour photos
|
|
Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Welbeck Publishing Group
|
| Imprint |
Carlton Books Ltd
|
| Publication Date |
12 May 2011 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
|
Description
"Tour de France: The Story of the World's Greatest Cycle Race" plots the evolution of this great race, focusing on legends such as Jacques Anquetil, Eddie Merckx, Greg Lemond, Miguel Indurain, seven-time winner Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador. Covering every aspect of the Tour from early organization, technological advances and scandals, this is a complete history of one of the world's greatest sporting events.
Author Biography
Marguerite Lazell was deputy editor for Cycle Sport magazine and has covered four Tour de France and the Olympic Games in Sydney and Athens. A keen club cyclist, she has competed up to national level in both cycling and duathlon. She lives in north London.
ReviewsLovingly examines the evolution of the Tour ... many large color and b/w photos add to the appeal. -- Paula Rohrlick "Kliatt" (05/15/2003)
|
