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Book Synopsis Tour de France Champions by : Giles Belbin
Download or read book Tour de France Champions written by Giles Belbin and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2020-07-03 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tour de France is a race like no other, so perhaps it's no surprise that it attracts racers like no other. The winner of the second Tour actually came fifth – but the four racers before him were disqualified for cheating. The 1932 champion credits his win with saving him from capture by the Nazis, as the soldiers recognised him from the podium. One of Britain's best cyclists of the modern era only got into European racing by forging an email. Tour de France Champions is a journey to the summit of cycling, looking at those who have taken on the roads and mountains of France to prevail above all others and win cycling's greatest prize. Giles Belbin presents the stories of all those who have claimed the original and greatest Grand Tour, the one race that still transcends the sport of cycling: the Tour de France.
Book Synopsis The Official History of The Tour De France by : Andy McGrath
Download or read book The Official History of The Tour De France written by Andy McGrath and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Official History of the Tour de France is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, and the premier competition in world cycling. Through more than 300 photographs, rarely-seen documents and items of memorabilia, this book covers more than a century of fascinating stories on the Tour and its iconic yellow jersey. This revised and updated edition includes an authoritative narrative account of each major era, up to and including the thrilling 2020 Tour - a dramatic contest completed against all the odds - and a preview of the 2021 event. There are features on superstar cyclists and memorable moments from each period of the event's rich history, and a foreword from legendary Tour de France champion Stephen Roche, all of which combines to form the definitive illustrated book on the Tour.
Book Synopsis Tour De France Champions 1903-2023 by : A.J. Kingston
Download or read book Tour De France Champions 1903-2023 written by A.J. Kingston and published by A.J. Kingston. This book was released on with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🚴♂️📚 Discover the Unforgettable Journey of Tour de France Champions! 🚴♀️📚 The Ultimate Tour de France Book Bundle: Pedaling Through the Centuries Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the captivating history of Tour de France? Look no further! Introducing the "Tour de France Champions: Pedaling Through the Centuries" book bundle, a four-book collection that will immerse you in the epic tales of triumph, grit, and glory that have shaped the world's most prestigious cycling race. Book 1 - Pedaling Through History: The Early Heroes of Tour de France (1903-1930) Step back in time and witness the dawn of a cycling legend! In this captivating volume, we delve into the awe-inspiring accounts of the early pioneers who braved uncharted roads and grueling terrains to become the heroes of the first-ever Tour de France. From heart-stopping rivalries to historic victories, relive the moments that laid the foundation for a race that would change the world of sports forever. Book 2 - Wheels of Triumph: A Golden Era in Tour de France (1950-1975) Experience the exhilaration of the Tour's golden era as we take you on a thrilling ride through cycling's most enthralling period. Revisit the legendary battles for the yellow jersey, witness the meteoric rise of cycling titans, and revel in the breathtaking moments that defined an unforgettable era of dominance and drama. Book 3 - Breaking Barriers: Women Champions of Tour de France (1977-2005) Get ready to be inspired by the extraordinary stories of fearless women who broke down barriers in a male-dominated sport. Celebrate the courage, determination, and unwavering spirit of the women who defied the odds to compete on the grandest stage of cycling. From their uphill struggles to the groundbreaking moments of victory, this volume shines a spotlight on the trailblazers who changed the face of women's cycling forever. Book 4 - Legends of the Modern Peloton: Tour de France Winners (1990-2023) Zoom into the modern era of the Tour de France, where technological advancements, fierce rivalries, and global talent converge to create an unparalleled spectacle. Discover the electrifying tales of the contemporary champions who have etched their names in cycling lore. From record-breaking feats to stunning comebacks, this volume celebrates the superstars who continue to shape the Tour's legacy in the 21st century. 🚀 Why Choose "Tour de France Champions"? 🚀 🏆 Immerse Yourself in History: Take an unprecedented ride through the milestones and defining moments that have shaped the Tour de France over 120 thrilling years. 🚴♀️ Embrace Empowerment: Be inspired by the courageous women who shattered stereotypes and paved the way for gender equality in professional cycling. 🌍 Global Impact: Witness the evolution of a race that transcends borders and captures the hearts of millions worldwide. 🎯 Unforgettable Stories: Experience the highs and lows of the champions who conquered the grueling stages and left an indelible mark on the world of cycling. 📚 Comprehensive Collection: Dive deep into the complete anthology, covering every epoch of the Tour de France from its inception to the modern-day. ⭐ Secure Your Tour de France Champions Bundle Today! ⭐ Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own the ultimate Tour de France book bundle that spans the entire century of cycling history. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the sport, an aspiring cyclist, or simply an enthusiast of legendary tales, this collection is a must-have addition to your library. Click the "Add to Cart" button now to secure your Tour de France Champions bundle and begin the epic journey of "Pedaling Through the Centuries" today! Happy reading and may the spirit of the Tour guide you on a thrilling adventure! 🚴♂️🚴♀️📘
Book Synopsis The Tour de France and Its Heroes by : Graham Watson
Download or read book The Tour de France and Its Heroes written by Graham Watson and published by Random House (UK). This book was released on 1990 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis We Might as Well Win by : Johan Bruyneel
Download or read book We Might as Well Win written by Johan Bruyneel and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2008 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, go behind the scenes and inside the mind of Johan Bruyneel, the most successful team director in cycling history and the strategist, confidant, motivator, and coach behind Lance Armstrong's amazing success.
Book Synopsis The Tour de France by : Hansford, Paul
Download or read book The Tour de France written by Hansford, Paul and published by Hardie Grant Books. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take journey through The Tour de France – from chequered beginnings to glory days of rivalries and derring-do, and on to the brave new post-Armstrong world. Along the way, meet the larger-than-life personalities that have characterised the race throughout its history, along with their greatest and lowest moments. Peopled by cheats and charmers, through mudslides and melees, requiring equal measures of strength and sneakiness, the Tour de France is the greatest show on two wheels – and has been for over a century. Complete with a handy guide to cycling slang so you don’t crash-out halfway through your Tour-watching, this is a must-read for any seasoned rouleur or wet-behind-the-ears neo-pro. Covering legendary battles in the mountains to sabotage in the peloton, heart-warming cooperation between rivals to drug-addled accidental deaths, no side of this storied race goes unexplored. Paul Hansford has been a sports journalist for over 20 years. He is a contributor to most of the major sports magazines in Europe and is the former editor and regular contributor to FourFourTwo Magazine, the largest soccer magazine in Australia.
Book Synopsis Le Tour: A History of the Tour de France by : Geoffrey Wheatcroft
Download or read book Le Tour: A History of the Tour de France written by Geoffrey Wheatcroft and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geoffrey Wheatcroft's hugely entertaining and well researched history of the Tour de France is already established as the definitive account of cycling's greatest event. Since the book was last published in 2007, much has changed. Bradley Wiggins' historic victory in 2012 - the first Briton ever to secure the yellow jersey - brought him a knighthood and garnered more interest in the race than ever before. Yet the months after were dominated by an even bigger story, as Tour legend and seven-time winner Lance Armstrong was stripped of his titles and confessed on Oprah to doping in each of his victories. Suddenly, everything that we thought we knew had happened was no longer true. In this new and comprehensively revised edition of the book, Wheatcroft not only brings his story of the Tour fully up to date to mark the race's 100th running in 2013, he also reflects on the changes brought about by the scandals that have rocked the sport to its core. Yet for all the controversies of modern times, he vividly captures the essential glory and romance of the heroes who battle to conquer one of sport's greatest challenges.
Book Synopsis A Race for Madmen by : Chris Sidwells
Download or read book A Race for Madmen written by Chris Sidwells and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the history of the Tour de France, including famous controversies, famous cyclists, and famous examples of human endurance.
Book Synopsis Tour de France by : Christopher S. Thompson
Download or read book Tour de France written by Christopher S. Thompson and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2008-03-08 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this highly original history of the world's most famous bicycle race, Christopher S. Thompson, mining previously neglected sources and writing with infectious enthusiasm for his subject, tells the compelling story of the Tour de France from its creation in 1903 to the present. Weaving the words of racers, politicians, Tour organizers, and a host of other commentators together with a wide-ranging analysis of the culture surrounding the event including posters, songs, novels, films, and media coverage Thompson links the history of the Tour to key moments and themes in French history. Examining the enduring popularity of Tour racers, Thompson explores how their public images have changed over the past century. A new preface explores the long-standing problem of doping in light of recent scandals.
Book Synopsis Geraint Thomas - How a Welshman won the Tour de France by : Phil Stead
Download or read book Geraint Thomas - How a Welshman won the Tour de France written by Phil Stead and published by Y Lolfa. This book was released on 2018-12-19 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a Welsh cycling fan's 25-year love affair with le Tour de France, culminating in the joy of witnessing Geraint Thomas' unexpected victory in summer 2018. Is this the greatest ever Welsh sporting achievement? How does an unassuming bloke from Whitchurch win le Tour de France? And what was it like to see Geraint win?
Book Synopsis The Story of the Tour De France by : Bill McGann
Download or read book The Story of the Tour De France written by Bill McGann and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Tour: Behind the Scenes of Cadel Evans’ Tour de France by : Rupert Guinness
Download or read book The Tour: Behind the Scenes of Cadel Evans’ Tour de France written by Rupert Guinness and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Australia’s first Tour de France winner Cadel Evans comes an insider’s account of the Tour de France and what it takes to win this most prestigious of races. The campaign to win the Tour de France begins the day the last Tour finishes. Cadel takes us through the process of recruiting the best riders, the training camps and the practice rides. Then he explains the stages of the race to show how the team worked together, the tactics and the challenges that they had to overcome: the crashes, illness, injury, exhaustion. What are the elements behind a Tour defence? Will it be harder to defend than win? What will he expect from his rivals? Can Cadel take the yellow jersey a second time? From joining the BMC team to crossing the finish line, Cadel Evans: Victory in the Tour de France takes us through the fascinating lead up and preparation necessary to win the 2011 Tour de France – the biggest event on the road cycling calendar for both riders and the millions of followers of cycling’s Grand Tour.
Book Synopsis Legends of the Tour by : Ellis Bacon
Download or read book Legends of the Tour written by Ellis Bacon and published by Hardie Grant Books. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tour de France is a phenomenon of such scale that it transcends sport. Whether you are mesmerised by the scenery, captivated by its sporting drama or spellbound by the sheer athleticism of the riders, the Tour de France is one of sport’s most compelling events. It’s a race of mythical proportions, filled with spectacle and superhuman feats of endurance. But what makes the Tour truly unique is that almost all who ride it are equally revered. That a rider has never worn the yellow jersey, let alone won the race, does not make him any less of a hero. The Tour de France inspires the powerful of mind and body to extraordinary achievements, and shines a light on the true nature of the men who battle for glory over three torturous weeks. Legends of the Tour is a tribute to the dedication of the latest generation of riders to tackle the race, from those who stand proud atop the podium, to those who work tirelessly to help elevate their teammates to champions. These are the cycling legends of today and tomorrow.
Book Synopsis Mapping Le Tour: The unofficial history of all 100 Tour de France races by : Ellis Bacon
Download or read book Mapping Le Tour: The unofficial history of all 100 Tour de France races written by Ellis Bacon and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommended for viewing on colour device. Mapping Le Tour charts the course of every race route in cycling’s most prestigious event, including a special section on the 2014 Tour de France.
Download or read book The Comeback written by Daniel de Visé and published by Atlantic Monthly Press. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Greg LeMond was Lance Armstrong before Lance Armstrong . . . the story of a true hero . . . This is a must read if you believe in miracles.”―John Feinstein, New York Times–bestselling author In July 1986, Greg LeMond stunned the sporting world by becoming the first American to win the Tour de France, the world’s pre-eminent bicycle race, defeating French cycling legend Bernard Hinault. Nine months later, LeMond lay in a hospital bed, his life in peril after a hunting accident, his career as a bicycle racer seemingly over. And yet, barely two years after this crisis, LeMond mounted a comeback almost without parallel in professional sports. In summer 1989, he again won the Tour—arguably the world’s most grueling athletic contest—by the almost impossibly narrow margin of 8 seconds over another French legend, Laurent Fignon. It remains the closest Tour de France in history. “[A] blend of chaos, kindness and cruelty typifies the scenes that journalist de Visé brings to life in this sympathetic-verging-on-reverential retelling of LeMond’s trailblazing career (first American to enter the tour, first to win it) . . . As an author in quest of his protagonist’s motivation, [de Visé] subjects it to extreme torque.”—The Washington Post “A great book . . . Well written and thoroughly researched . . . Engrossing and hard to put down. If you’re a Greg LeMond fan, The Comeback is a must read because it’s a detailed accounting of his career and―more importantly―his life and person off the bike. It’s also an important reminder that American cycling did not begin and end with Lance Armstrong.”—PEZ
Download or read book Anquetil, Alone written by Paul Fournel and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for the Sports Book Awards 2018 for Biography of the Year and Cycling Book of the Year There are things he does alone, and things that he alone does. Jacques Anquetil was a cyclist with an aristocratic demeanor and a relaxed attitude to rules and morals. His womanising and frank admissions of doping appalled 1960s French society, even as his five Tour de France wins enthralled it. Paul Fournel was besotted with him from the start ("Too young to understand, I was nevertheless old enough to admire") and followed Anquetil's career with the passion of a fan and the eye of a poet. In this stunningly original biography of a complex and divisive character, Fournel - author of the seminal Vlo (or Need for the Bike)- blends the story of Anquetil's life with scenes from his own, to create a classic of cycling literature.
Book Synopsis Lance Armstrong: Images of a Champion by : Lance Armstrong
Download or read book Lance Armstrong: Images of a Champion written by Lance Armstrong and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2005-06-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated with new photos and a new chapter on the record-setting 6th-straight Tour de France victory--an intimate portrait of the man who has become the most admired athlete in the world Lance Armstrong inspires millions the world over, not just as a sports champion, but as a champion at life. His heroic survival from deadly cancer and his hard-fought triumphs in the bicycle race that is thought to be the most grueling endurance test in sports are a tribute to the strength of the human spirit. Filled with never-before-seen pictures and revealing insights by the people who know him best, this treasured keepsake celebrates in words and photographs Armstrong's indomitable will and champion's heart. Some highlights include: o Intimate pictures of Armstrong in competition and off the bike, as well as stunning full-color views capturing the grandeur of the sport, by cycling's top photographer, Graham Watson o A new tribute from teammate George Hincapie to the 2002 Sports Illustrated "Sportsman of the Year" who inspires us all to face life's challenges with courage, perseverance, and hope
