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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France
Simon Warren
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Description for 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France
Paperback. Following the successful format of the 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs series, Simon Warren rides, photographs, describes, maps and profiles the 100 greatest climbs of the Tour de France. Num Pages: 240 pages, 100 colour photographs and 200 illustrated maps. BIC Classification: 1DDF; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 112 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 250.
From the Col du Tourmalet to Alpe d'Huez, from Mont Ventoux to Luz Ardiden, these climbs are the beating heart of the Tour de France. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these mountains are constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of the world's greatest race are open 365 days a year for every one of us to ride. So take up the challenge, emulate your heroes and make your mark on the 100 greatest cycling climbs of ... Read more
From the Col du Tourmalet to Alpe d'Huez, from Mont Ventoux to Luz Ardiden, these climbs are the beating heart of the Tour de France. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these mountains are constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of the world's greatest race are open 365 days a year for every one of us to ride. So take up the challenge, emulate your heroes and make your mark on the 100 greatest cycling climbs of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780711234826
SKU
V9780711234826
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About Simon Warren
SIMON WARREN has been obsessed with cycling since the summer of 1989 after watching Greg Lemond battle Laurent Fignon in the Tour de France. A few weeks later he rode his first race, a 10 mile time trial on the A1 from Newark to Grantham and back. Although not having what it took to beat the best he found his ... Read more
Reviews for 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France
'an essential addition to any cyclist's bookshelf.' RoadCyclingUK 'an excellent log of inclines all over the country' road.cc 'The image draws you in, the text gives you some background info and the gradient profile gets your pulse surging.' London Cyclist 'The perfect tick-list for ambitious road cyclists' Outdoor Fitness 'Definitely worth picking up a copy before this years Tour' The ... Read more