Le Tour De France : The Greatest Race in Cycling History

Front Cover; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 -- La Grande Boucle; Chapter 2 -- Road Warriors; Chapter 3 -- Team Spirit; Chapter 4 -- Racing Machines; Chapter 5 -- Training for Le Tour; Chapter 6 -- The Race; Chapter 7 -- Doping and Cheating; Chapter 8 -- The Legacy of the Tour; About the Author; Acknowledgements.;The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious and physically challenging sporting events in the world and is the jewel in professional cycling's crown. This pocket-sized miscellany is packed with the Tour's most memorable moments, with curious facts, amazing anecdotes and intriguing statistics from over a century of unforgettable racing. An intriguing miscellany of stats, facts, and stories for anyone who truly appreciates the Tour The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious and physically challenging sporting events in the world, and is the jewel in professional cycling's crown. This pocket-sized miscellany is packed with the Tour's most memorable moments, with curious facts, amazing anecdotes, and intriguing statistics from more than a century of unforgettable racing