Pages: 292
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (13 May 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764584499
ISBN-13: 978-0764584497
A plain–English guide to the world′s most famous–and gruelling–bicycle race Featuring eight–pages of full–colour photos from recent Tour de France races, this easy–to–follow, entertaining guide demystifies the history, strategy, rules, techniques, equipment, and competitors in what is arguably the most gruelling and intriguing multiday, multi stage sporting event in the world. Co written by the most popular English–speaking cycling commentator on the planet, this book is great reading for both experienced and the new bicycle racing fans alike.
About the Author
Phil Liggett is an Emmy Award–winning broadcaster widely regarded as the voice of the Tour de France. James Raia is a syndicated columnist and cycling journalist. Sammarye Lewis is an author and Tour de France photojournalist.
