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A lavish, illustrated companion to the Tour de France that makes for the perfect gift for any cycling fan.The Official History of the Tour de France -
fully revised and updated for 2025 - is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events on the planet, 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 many iconic features, from the gruelling challenges of its mountain climbs to its unmistakable yellow jersey.
This revised and updated edition includes an authoritative narrative account of each major era, from the origins of the event in the early 20th century, right up to and including the thrilling 2024 Tour. There are features on superstar cyclists and memorable moments from each period of the Tour's rich history, plus a foreword from
legendary Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault. A must-read for cycling fans everywhere, this is the definitive illustrated book on the Tour.
About the author
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 best-selling
Official Treasures of the Tour de France.
Serge Laget has covered the Tour as a journalist for
L'Equipe newspaper since 1987. He has written many books on cycling, including
Le Cyclisme,
La Saga du Tour de France and
La Belle Epoque du Cyclisme. He lives in Paris.
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.
Summary
Fully revised and updated for 2025, this is a lavish celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, featuring more than 300 photos.
