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Giro d'Italia: The Story of the World's Most Beautiful Bike Race
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Giro d'Italia: The Story of the World's Most Beautiful Bike Race
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Colin O'Brien
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Cycling
Travel writing |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781781257173
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.620945 |
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Main
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| Illustrations |
Integrated b&w plus plate section. 40-80 images total
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Profile Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Pursuit
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| Publication Date |
26 April 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The story of the Giro d'Italia - Italy's equivalent of the Tour de France, and its superior in the eyes of many - is as dramatic and full of extraordinary characters as the story of Italy itself. Heroism, suffering, feuds and betrayals, tradition under threat from modernity all play out against a timeless landscape. The iconic riders, mythical stories and career defining exploits are conveyed in rich, vibrant prose.
Author Biography
Colin O'Brien is an Irish sports writer based in Rome. His passion for cycling and the European professional racing scene was ignited when Marco Pantani and the world's best riders came to Dublin with the 1998 Tour de France. He contributes to leading publications worldwide, including Rouleur, Peloton, Cyclist, and ProCycling.
ReviewsThere is a feast of anecdote to enjoy ... a marvellous account ... and a tremendously exciting story. -- Tim Parks * Guardian * The Giro and Italy, Italy and the Giro: this book helps to explain how each has helped shape the other ... This book gives an excellent introduction to the history of the Giro and all that it means to Italy and cycling * Road.cc *
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