Ascent by Richard Yates
The
mountains, especially the Alps and the Pyrenees,
that's where the Tour de France is won or lost.
It's there that champions are made and where at
times some of the toughest are defeated. It's where
men like Christophe, Coppi, Bahamontes, Merckx, and
Armstrong have shown their mettle.
And if it's not on the way up where the battle is decided, it may be on the way down, where speeds of 70 miles per hour are reached and a reaction speeds and bike handling can be decisive.
This beautifully illustrated book looks at the battlefields and at the men who've fought there throughout the history of the Tour. With over 100 duotone photographs, it's not only a great record of the history of the Tour, but also a fine gift for anyone interested in bicycle racing.
And if it's not on the way up where the battle is decided, it may be on the way down, where speeds of 70 miles per hour are reached and a reaction speeds and bike handling can be decisive.
This beautifully illustrated book looks at the battlefields and at the men who've fought there throughout the history of the Tour. With over 100 duotone photographs, it's not only a great record of the history of the Tour, but also a fine gift for anyone interested in bicycle racing.
$29.95