Legends of the Tour

About this book

The Tour de France is the world's most famous and most loved cycling race, with 3.5 billion viewers from 180 countries tuning in to watch it in 2014. This book is a celebration of the greatest Tour de France moments: the legendary cyclists, the intricacies of the courses, the world renowned dramas and more. This book is a dynamic, insightful and affectionate portrait of the Tour de France, the world's most famous cycling race. A selection of international cycling writers share their views on different aspects of the tour, including the race courses, famous rivalries, and its crop of great riders, from the brilliant climbers of today to the young, up-andcoming athletes, as well as legendary riders and those recently retired from their beloved sport. Packed with informative details and thoughtful observations, alongside lavish photography and portraits, this is a landmark volume, essential for all Tour de France fans.