This comprehensive volume offers an in-depth exploration of the race''s history, complete with detailed maps of each edition. Whether you''re a seasoned fan or new to the sport, this book is a must-have guide to cycling''s most prestigious event. Now fully revised and updated, Mapping Le Tour features a map of each edition of the Tour de France along with photographs, text on the history of the race, and lists of the stages, winners and key statistics, making it essential reading for any cycling fan. Each race map is enriched with essential statistics, including race and stage distances, highest points, the number of starters and finishers, average speeds, and jersey winners. Moreover, many of Le Tour''s iconic locations are placed under the spotlight, offering readers a unique perspective on the places that have shaped the race''s legacy. These sections offer readers unique insights into the landscapes and towns that have become synonymous with the race, adding layers of cultural and geographical context to the Tour''s storied narrative. Whether you''re a seasoned cycling aficionado or a newcomer to the sport, this book celebrates the enduring spirit, fierce competition, and breathtaking beauty of the Tour de Francce. It is an essential addition to any cycling fan''s library, providing a deeper appreciation for the race''s pivotal moments and the heroes who have graced its stages.

Autorentext

Ellis Bacon spent 20 years as a full-time cycling journalist, working on British magazines including Procycling, Cycling Weekly, Cycle Sport, Cyclist and the UK's Official Tour de France Guide, as well as writing about the sport for a number of newspapers, including The Times and The Observer.

He was also co-editor of The Cycling Anthology book series, and translated Tour de France winner and Saxo Bank manager Bjarne Ris's autobiography from Danish into English.

Ellis grew up in the UK, but has also lived in Denmark, France and the USA. Since moving to Australia, he has worked as the Australian editor at Cyclingnews, as a journalist at the ABC and has covered the Tour Down Under multiple times, and now works as a high-school French teacher, shoehorning the Tour de France into lessons as often as possible.

Klappentext

Dive into the exhilarating world of the Tour de France with the ultimate companion for cycling enthusiastsThis comprehensive volume offers an in-depth exploration of the race's history, complete with detailed maps of each edition. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the sport, this book is a must-have guide to cycling's most prestigious event.

Now fully revised and updated, Mapping Le Tour features a map of each edition of the Tour de France along with photographs, text on the history of the race, and lists of the stages, winners and key statistics, making it essential reading for any cycling fan. Each race map is enriched with essential statistics, including race and stage distances, highest points, the number of starters and finishers, average speeds, and jersey winners.

Moreover, many of Le Tour's iconic locations are placed under the spotlight, offering readers a unique perspective on the places that have shaped the race's legacy. These sections offer readers unique insights into the landscapes and towns that have become synonymous with the race, adding layers of cultural and geographical context to the Tour's storied narrative.

Whether you're a seasoned cycling aficionado or a newcomer to the sport, this book celebrates the enduring spirit, fierce competition, and breathtaking beauty of the Tour de Francce. It is an essential addition to any cycling fan's library, providing a deeper appreciation for the race's pivotal moments and the heroes who have graced its stages.