Official History of the Tour de France by Luke Edwardes-Evans
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The Official History of the Tour de France – fully revised and updated for 2023 – is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, and the premier competition in world cycling.
Through more than 300 photographs, rarely seen documents and items of memorabilia, this book covers more than a century of fascinating stories about the Tour and its iconic yellow jersey.
This revised and updated edition includes an authoritative narrative account of each major era, up to and including the thrilling 2022 Tour. There are features on superstar cyclists and memorable moments from each period of the event’s rich history, plus a foreword from legendary Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault. This is the definitive illustrated book on the Tour.
Fully revised and updated for 2023, this is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events. Including over 300 photos.
About the Author: Luke Edwardes-Evans is a freelance writer who regularly contributes articles toCycling Weekly. He is the co-author (with Serge Laget) of Carlton Books’ best-sellingOfficial Treasures of the Tour de France.Serge Laget has covered the Tour as a journalist forL’Equipe newspaper since 1987. He has written many books on cycling, includingLe Cyclisme,La Saga du Tour de France andLa Belle Epoque du Cyclisme. He lives in Paris.Andy McGrath is a staff writer forCycling Weekly andCycle Sport magazines. He has covered the Tour de France, Tour of Italy and the sport’s big one-day Classics.
Additional information
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Cycling |
| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9781802796759 |
| Author | Serge Laget |
| Date of Publication | 20 Nov 0531 |
The Official History of the Tour de France by Luke Edwardes-Evans ISBN 9781802796759