Description
This gorgeously illustrated visual history of the Tour de France begins with a close-up of racer LeTourneauuper’s dramatic victory in 1868, only the seventh time a Frenchman had ridden the world’s great annual cycle race. From there, the focus turns to riders of the modern era, including Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador, as well as their dramatic wins and failures. Roguish artifacts, including racing gear and Atalanta Bianchi bikes, are also portrayed. The cycling organization, the Tour de France, is the focus of the book’s final section, including complete race narratives from 1892 to today. This Eighth Edition features new, updated images and an essay by journalist and Tour de France historian Neville Cardus.
Price: 15.73 USD
