Le Tour: A History of the Tour de France by Geoffrey Wheatcroft
Geoffrey Wheatcroft's hugely entertaining and well researched history of the Tour de France is already established as the definitive account of cycling's greatest event. Since the book was last published in 2007, much has changed. Bradley Wiggins' historic victory in 2012 - the first Briton ever to secure the yellow jersey - brought him a knighthood and garnered more interest in the race than ever before. Yet the months after were dominated by an even bigger story, as Tour legend and seven-time winner Lance Armstrong was stripped of his titles and confessed on Oprah to doping in each of his victories. Suddenly, everything that we thought we knew had happened was no longer true.
In this new and comprehensively revised edition of the book, Wheatcroft not only brings his story of the Tour fully up to date to mark the race's 100th running in 2013, he also reflects on the changes brought about by the scandals that have rocked the sport to its core. Yet for all the controversies of modern times, he vividly captures the essential glory and romance of the heroes who battle to conquer one of sport's greatest challenges.
About the Author
Geoffrey Wheatcroft is a journalist and historian, a former literary editor of the Spectator and 'Londoner's Diary' editor of the Evening Standard, whose book The Controversy of Zion won an American National Jewish Book Award.
Paperback | 432 pages
130 x 198 x 28.96mm | 332g
20 Jun 2013
Simon & Schuster Ltd
London, United Kingdom
English
Reissue
16pp b-w plates; 16pp b-w plates
1471128946
9781471128943
Condition: Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including very minimal (barely visible) scuff marks. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.