Description
This comprehensive guide to the Tour de France explores the race’s history through detailed maps of every edition. Fully revised and updated, it includes photographs, historical background, stage lists, winners and key statistics. Each race map shows essential information such as race and stage distances, the highest points, the numbers of starters and finishers, average speeds and jersey winners. The book also focuses on many of the Tour’s iconic locations, offering insights into the landscapes and towns that have shaped the race’s legacy and adding cultural and geographical context to its story. It celebrates the enduring spirit, fierce competition and spectacular beauty of the Tour de France while providing a deeper understanding of its pivotal moments and the riders who have raced through its stages.
Information
Language: English
Publication date: June 4, 2026
Genres: Sport books in english, Books, Foreign language books, English literature, Non-fiction literature in english
Type: Hardcover book
Pages: 304
ISBN/EAN: 9780008753023