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Author : Kristian Bauer
Release : 2011
Genre : Cycling
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Ride a Stage of the Tour de France by : Kristian Bauer
Download or read book Ride a Stage of the Tour de France written by Kristian Bauer. This book was released on 2011. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Simon Warren
Release : 2024-06-06
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 362/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France by : Simon Warren
Download or read book 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France written by Simon Warren. This book was released on 2024-06-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon Warren's 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France is the ultimate cyclist's guide to the iconic climbs of Le Tour. From the Col du Tourmalet to Alpe d'Huez, and from Mont Ventoux to Planche des Belles Filles, these climbs are the beating heart of the world's greatest bike race. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these mountains are a 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 oldest and most prestigious Grand Tour are open 365 days of the year for every one of us to go and ride. So, take up the challenge and emulate your heroes on the greatest cycling climbs of the Tour de France. This second edition is fully updated for 2024.
Author : Richard Abraham
Release : 2016-05-03
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 904/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Tour de France Legendary Climbs by : Richard Abraham
Download or read book Tour de France Legendary Climbs written by Richard Abraham. This book was released on 2016-05-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the thrill and intensity of the Tour de France's most challenging climbs as never before, through the breathtaking aerial photography of Google Earth. In this stunning book, 20 notorious Hors Categorie climbs from the race--ascents that are beyond classification--are captured in high-definition satellite imagery. They include the 2,715-meter ascent of Col de la Bonette, the historic Great St Bernard Pass, Col du Galibier's incredibly torturous 15 percent gradient climb, and Alpe de Huze's famous hairpins. As well as providing expertly annotated high-definition maps of these ascents, the book charts the daring Tour exploits of iconic Tour riders such as Fausto Coppi and Marco Pantani.
Author : Richard Abraham
Release : 2018-05-03
Genre : Bicycle racing
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 461/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Tour de France Climbs from Above by : Richard Abraham
Download or read book Tour de France Climbs from Above written by Richard Abraham. This book was released on 2018-05-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive visual companion to the thrilling 110-year chronicle of Tour de France cycling. Explore the thrill and intensity of the Tour de France's most challenging climbs as never before, through the breathtaking aerial photography of Google Earth. In this stunning 2nd edition, 20 notorious Hors Categorie climbs from the race--ascents that are beyond classification--are captured in high-definition satellite imagery. They include the 2,715-meter ascent of Col de la Bonette, the historic Great St Bernard Pass, Col du Galibier's incredibly torturous 15 percent gradient climb, and Alpe de Huze's famous hairpins. As well as providing expertly annotated high-definition maps of these ascents, the book charts the daring Tour exploits of iconic Tour riders such as Fausto Coppi and Marco Pantani. Reissue of Tour de France Legendary Climbs.
Author : Daniel Friebe
Release : 2017-02-16
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 255/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Mountain High by : Daniel Friebe
Download or read book Mountain High written by Daniel Friebe. This book was released on 2017-02-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS Mountain High is a book for cyclists of all interests and abilities - from experienced club racers to enthusiastic amateurs looking for the world's greatest cycle challenge. Packed with practical route information and advice on each climb, Daniel Friebe's beautifully written text explains why each mountain pass merits inclusion in the top 50 with superb descriptions of the majestic scenery, the heroic deeds of cycling's legendary riders or the sheer endeavour and exhilaration of reaching the summit. With over 250 specially commissioned photographs taken by specialist cycling photographer Pete Goding, this really is the ultimate guide to Europe's 50 best climbs. Featured rides include: Tour de France icons Alpe d'Huez, Col du Galibier, Mont Ventoux, Col de l'Izoard and Col du Tourmalet; the Passo dello Stelvio, Passo Fedaia, Le Tre Cime di Lavaredo and other sacred summits from the Giro d'Italia; plus Spain's formidable Alto de l'Angliru, Austria's Grossglockner and forty more mountain legends.
