Mapping Le Tour
Updated History and Route Map of Every Tour De France Race
Published on 22. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-00-754399-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
This new paperback edition includes 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, Mapping Le Tour is essential reading for any cycling fan.
Each Tour de France race map is accompanied by statistics, including:
Race and stage distances
Highest point
Number of starters and finishers
Average speed
Jersey winners
An extended section on the 2014 race is also included.
This new paperback edition includes 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, Mapping Le Tour is essential reading for any cycling fan.
Each Tour de France race map is accompanied by statistics, including:
Race and stage distances
Highest point
Number of starters and finishers
Average speed
Jersey winners
An extended section on the 2014 race is also included.
Reviews / Votes
"If you've been inspired by Bradley Wiggins' storming performances in the Tour de France and the Olympics, fuel your passion for two wheels with this new title from Collins" ABTA MagazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-754399-1 (9780007543991)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2014
1st Edition
Collins
€11.99
Available for download
Persons
Ellis Bacon is one of Britain's most experienced cycling journalists, and has written on the sport for a number of publications, including The Times and The Observer, as well as being a regular contributor to Cycle Sport and Cycling Weekly magazines. A fluent French and Danish speaker, he has translated a number of books including the English version of Danish Tour de France winner and Saxo Bank manager Bjarne Riis's autobiography.