The OFficial History of the Tour de France

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.

List of contents

Foreword by Bernard Hinault - Part 1: Early History - Part 2: Golden Era - Part 3: Modern Times - Part 4: Winners and Champions - Part 5: Customs and Traditions - Records and Statistics.

About the author

Andy McGrath is a staff writer for Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport magazines. He has covered the Tour de France, Tour of Italy and the sport's big one-day Classics.Luke Edwardes-Evans is a freelance writer who regularly contributes articles to Cycling Weekly. He is the author of The Official Tour de France Bike Maintenance Book and co-author (with Serge Laget) of The Official Treasures of the Tour de France.

Summary

Fully revised and updated for 2023, this is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events. Including over 300 photos.

Foreword

Fully revised and updated for 2023, this is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events. Including over 300 photos.

Product details

• Authors: Luke Edwardes-Evans, Edwardes-Evans Luke, Luke Edwards-Evans, Serge Laget, Andy McGrath, McGrath Andy
• Assisted by: Bernard Hinault (Foreword), Hinault Bernard (Foreword)
• Publisher: Welbeck
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9781802795639
• ISBN: 978-1-80279-563-9
• Subjects: Guides > Sport; History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SPORTS & RECREATION / History, SPORTS & RECREATION / Reference, history of sport, Social and cultural history, History: specific events and topics, Sports governing bodies, Sporting events and management, Sporting venues