Tour De France : The Complete History Of The World's Greatest Cycle Race Hardcover

Marguerite Lazell

Tour de France: The Complete History of the World's Greatest Cycle Race plots the evolution of this great event, covering every Tour up to the milestone 100th running of the race in 2013. It features legends such as Jacques Anquetil, Eddie Merckx, Miguel Indurain, seven-time winner Lance Armstrong and the new generation of riders such as Alberto Contador and British heroes Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish. Covering every aspect of the Tour from its beginnings and early heroes to its incredible feats of endurance and fierce rivalries, this is the complete history of one of the world's greatest sporting events.

1780972903

9781780972909

English

Carlton Books Ltd

11/Apr/13

232

Marguerite Lazell has covered five Tours de France and the Olympic Games in Sydney and Athens as a journalist, along with numerous World Championships and World Cup events. A keen club cyclist, she has competed up to national level in both cycling and duathlon. She lives in West Sussex.

Lovingly examines the evolution of the Tour ... many large color and b/w photos add to the appeal. -- Paula Rohrlick "Kliatt" (05/15/2003)