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Download or read book Ventoux written by Jeremy Whittle and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘They’re all scared. Everybody’s afraid’ – Eddy Merckx ‘Nothing compares to the Ventoux’ – Lance Armstrong 'Heart-stirring and jaw-dropping in equal measure' – Tim Moore 'A really excellent book' – Richard Williams The French call Ventoux ‘the killer mountain’ and in 1967 it claimed its most famous victim, as former world champion Tom Simpson died near the summit during that year’s Tour de France. The terrible ascent of Ventoux’s south side encapsulates both the brutality and beauty of this cruel sport, but also highlights cycling’s ongoing battle to distance itself from its demons. Yet it was the legendary and extreme climb of Mont Ventoux that first inspired award-winning author Jeremy Whittle’s love of cycling, so much so that he bought a house in its shadows. Ventoux is his memoir to the Giant of Provence in which he reveals the little-known history of the Ventoux, and tells the story of a monstrous climb that has driven riders to near-hysteria and also to wild extremes of doping. It has provided the spectacular backdrop to some of cycling’s most titanic contests, exposing the true character of those who take on the challenge. Through a series of revealing conversations with Lance Armstrong, Dave Brailsford, Alastair Campbell, Nicole Cooke, Tyler Hamilton, Eddy Merckx, Simpson’s daughter, Joanne, and many others, Whittle details the poignancy of bitter memories, flawed obsessions and ruthless ambition that have made the Ventoux so feared and so infamous. 'A terrific book' – Matt Dickinson 'An intense hit. A must read' – Ned Boulting ?'Highly recommend Jeremy Whittle's Ventoux - a fascinating and expert insight into the mountain and into the current state of pro racing' Peter Cossins
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Book Synopsis Who Do You Think You Are? on the Bdoin Climb of the Mont Ventoux. by : Jaap Ten Hoeve
Download or read book Who Do You Think You Are? on the Bdoin Climb of the Mont Ventoux. written by Jaap Ten Hoeve and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will supply bikers with essential information about the southern climb of the Mont Ventoux. The route will be described shortly and illustrated with some maps of the location in France. Next, detailed information about the unique particulars of the southern climb of the Mont Ventoux will be supplied, such as biking distance, altitude difference to be conquered, minimum, maximum and average gradient, a topview of the route, a threedimensional view of the route, the altitude versus the biking distance, the gradient versus the biking distance and a statistical distribution of the gradients. Beside that, you can read off useful information about the southern climb of the Mont Ventoux, such as your biking time, your required energy, your required amount of food, your required volume of water and your recommended gears. The description and the particulars of the climb are equal for all bikers. How to conquer a climb, is however personal and therefore different for every individual biker.
Book Synopsis Petrarch's Ascent of Mount Ventoux by : Francesco Petrarca
Download or read book Petrarch's Ascent of Mount Ventoux written by Francesco Petrarca and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Augustine in the Italian Renaissance by : Meredith J. Gill
Download or read book Augustine in the Italian Renaissance written by Meredith J. Gill and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-05-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines facets of the relationship between Saint Augustine and the thinkers of the Italian Renaissance.
Book Synopsis Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 7th Edition by : Robert M. Parker
Download or read book Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 7th Edition written by Robert M. Parker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 1539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring a fresh layout, revised maps, and more detail than ever before, the seventh edition of Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide offers collectors and amateurs alike the ultimate resource to the world's best wines. Understanding that buyers on every level appreciate a good deal, Parker separates overvalued bottles from undervalued, with wine prices instantly shifting according to his evaluations. Indifferent to the wine's pedigree, Parker's eminent 100-point rating system allows for independent, consumer-oriented, inside information. The latest edition of Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide includes expanded information on Spain, Portugal, Germany, Australia, Argentina, and Chile, as well as new sections on Israel and Central Europe. As in his previous editions, Parker provides the reassurance of a simple number rating, predictions for future buying potential, and practical overviews of regions and grapes. Altogether, an indispensable resource from the man the Los Angeles Times calls “the most powerful critic of any kind.”
Book Synopsis Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide by : Robert M. Parker (Jr.)
Download or read book Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide written by Robert M. Parker (Jr.) and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parker's acclaimed guide, fully revised with ratings on the latest vintages from around the world, is one of the most authoritative wine guides available and now comes with expanded sections on the popular wines of California and Italy.
Book Synopsis The Cyclist's Bucket List by : Ian Dille
Download or read book The Cyclist's Bucket List written by Ian Dille and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring and definitive guide to the top rides that every adventurous cyclist should experience in their lifetimes The smell of lavender at a roadside picnic, waiting for the Tour de France to race past. The payoff of a Pacific Ocean view from the 10,000-foot summit of Hawaii’s Haleakala volcanic crater after five hours of uphill riding. A fresh Fat Tire Ale hitting your lips at the New Belgium brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado. These, and a wide-ranging variety of other sensory and emotional experiences, all rooted to a specific location or event, comprise this beautifully illustrated compilation of travelogues that will spark ideas for new adventures. In The Cyclist’s Bucket List, avid cyclist and journalist Ian Dille compiles and showcases the world’s most memorable cycling journeys. Through extensive research and interviews with expert sources, vivid storytelling, and stunning photography, he catalogs both iconic and little-known experiences that instill cyclists with a deep passion for the sport. Exploring locations ranging from Italy and Croatia to Nova Scotia and Texas, this indispensable guide will be a lifelong companion for anyone who loves exploring exciting destinations on two wheels.
Download or read book Ventoux written by Bert Wagendorp and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving and hilarious feel-good novel about male friendship, romance, intrigue, treachery and cycling.
Download or read book Froome written by Michael Vlismas and published by Jonathan Ball Publishers. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the day he joined a ramshackle Kenyan cycling club made up of orphans and street children, Chris Froome was destined for greatness. Froome: the Ride of his Life chronicles Froome's journey from the dusty mountain tracks outside Nairobi to the historic roads of the world's most famous bicycle race and his victory in the 2013 Tour de France. It's a journey that begins by learning to fix punctures in a Kenyan village under the mentorship of his long-time friend David Kinjah. It's the story of a boy who once sold avocados on the side of the road and lived with his mother in the servants' quarters at the back of a lavish homestead in Nairobi, but who had a free spirit and a drive to follow his dream. From his challenges and triumphs on the road to the tragedy of his mother's death, Froome emerges as a man apart but loyal and compassionate to those nearest to him as he sought to capture road cycling's ultimate prize - the Tour de France. From Africa to the Alps, this is the story of Africa's greatest cycling moment. This is the ride of Chris Froome's life.
Book Synopsis The Mistral by : Catherine Tatiana Dunlop
Download or read book The Mistral written by Catherine Tatiana Dunlop and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2024-10-14 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at the hidden power of the mistral wind and its effect on modern French history. Every year, the chilly mistral wind blows through the Rhône valley of southern France, across the Camargue wetlands, and into the Mediterranean Sea. Most forceful when winter turns to spring, the wind knocks over trees, sweeps trains off their tracks, and destroys crops. Yet the mistral turns the sky clear and blue, as it often appears in depictions of Provence. The legendary wind is central to the area’s regional identity and has inspired artists and writers near and far for centuries. This force of nature is the focus of Catherine Dunlop’s The Mistral, a wonderfully written examination of the power of the mistral wind, and in particular, the ways it challenged central tenets of nineteenth-century European society: order, mastery, and predictability. As Dunlop shows, while the modernizing state sought liberation from environmental realities through scientific advances, land modification, and other technological solutions, the wind blew on, literally crushing attempts at control, and becoming increasingly integral to regional feelings of place and community.
Book Synopsis Panic Stations at Ski Stations by : Conor MacNamara
Download or read book Panic Stations at Ski Stations written by Conor MacNamara and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conor MacNamara rode more than fifty of the greatest climbs in the Tour de France to try and conquer his fear of heights. In the end, Conor suffered a breakdown and discovered that he suffered from a panic disorder and required treatment. This book documents Conor’s experiences in detail.
Book Synopsis Holiday Walks in Provence by : Judy Smith
Download or read book Holiday Walks in Provence written by Judy Smith and published by Sigma Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the foothills of the Alps to the luxurious Mediterranean coast, nowhere could offer more variety of landscape than Provence. This book includes 30 walks described in detail with suggestions for over 100 more.
Book Synopsis 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die by : Michael Bright
Download or read book 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die written by Michael Bright and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 963 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die explores every continent and ocean on the planet for a once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revisit time and time again.
Download or read book Provence written by Thomas Rettstatt and published by Bergverlag Rother GmbH. This book was released on 2000 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Wines of the Rhône Valley by : Robert M. Parker
Download or read book The Wines of the Rhône Valley written by Robert M. Parker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the wines of the Rhone Valley and includes descriptions of the wines, tasting notes, guidelines for cellaring the wines, and price ranges."
Book Synopsis Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera by : Rick Steves
Download or read book Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Provence and the French Riviera. In this guide, you'll find a dazzling mix of enjoyable cities, warm stone villages, Roman ruins, and breathtaking coastline. Experience Roman history with self-guided tours of the Pont du Gard aqueduct, Roman theater in Orange, and Arena in Arles. Explore sun-soaked Riviera beaches and resort towns, from cosmopolitan Nice to colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer. Get inspired by artistic masterpieces by Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, and Chagall. After a day of sightseeing, relax at a café with a view, dive into a bowl of bouillabaisse, and watch fishermen return to the harbor. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around by train, bus, car, or boat. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
