Book
Tour de France : the illustrated history / Marguerite Lazell.
Record details
- ISBN: 1552977366 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 1552978001 (hc)
- Physical Description: 192 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map
- Publisher: Toronto : Firefly Books, c2003.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Tour de France (Bicycle race) > History. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 796.620944 Laz | 31681001391978 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The one hundredth anniversary of the world's most famous bicycle race is celebrated triumphantly in nearly two hundred images, along with features on cycling idols Greg Lemond, Jacques Anquetil, and Lance Armstrong, as well as details on all facets of the event, from organizers and technical advances to the many scandals. Simultaneous. - Firefly Books Ltd
A well-illustrated history of the world's biggest bicycle race, the Tour de France, to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2003. Every aspect of the race is covered in action-filled photographs, as well as profiles of the greats, including Lance Armstrong. - Firefly Books Ltd
The biggest bicycle race of all time started as a publicity stunt for a cycling magazine in 1903.
Every year since, almost one billion people follow the Tour de France, making it the third most popular sporting event after the Olympics and the World Cup. Often described as the equivalent of running twenty marathons in twenty days, the Tour's popularity in the United States has exploded, thanks largely to the performance of the American cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won his fourth consecutive Tour de France in 2002.
Tour de France: The Illustrated History is packed with vivid, action-filled photographs and covers every aspect of the race, including:
- The organizers Technical advances The scandals.
Cycling superstars Greg Lemond, Jacques Anquetil, Miguel Indurain, and Lance Armstrong are featured.
