An all-encompassing history of the Tour de France that brings the story right up to date with all the action from the 2012 race. In this updated edition of the highly acclaimed Tour de France, Graeme Fife sets the 2012 race in the context of the event's remarkable history, stretching back to July 1903. Combining meticulous research with a pacy narrative style, he penetrates the mystique of the race and paints a colourful picture of the men whose exploits have given the Tour an enduring universal appeal. With tales of great solo rides, amazing fortitude, terrible misfortune and triumph, Tour de France is the definitive account of this extraordinary competition. Named one of the top-five sports books of the year by both The Independent and The Times, it is the essential guide to the Tour.

Product Description: Few sporting contests have roused such blind passions and filthy suspicions as the Tour de France. From Lance Armstrong's incredible comeback from cancer, to Tom Simpson's death on the slopes of Mont Ventoux, the Tour has been the stage for some of sport's most monumental triumphs and the scene of some of its darkest hours...read more

Riders, get ready! The biggest bicycle race in the world is about to begin—the Tour de France. Lance Armstrong is the fastest, most famous bike rider in the world, so what could go wrong? Plenty! From rainstorms to crashes to cows in the road, Lance goes the distance to show that winners never quit. And—while Lance pedals—you'll enjoy discovering funny details and recurring characters in art that gives a spectacular view of the race.

An annual synopsis traces the progress of the jersey winner from the start of the Pro Tour season to the Champs-Elysées, covering each stage of the three-week tour while providing accompanying maps, stage profiles, and participant commentaries. Original.

Presents the life and times of the African-American bicycle racer who won three consecutive world championship titles at the turn of the twentieth century, a time when bicycle racing was one of the most popular sports in the world.

A guide to the 2005 Tour de France covering the teams involved, the strategies of the riders, the enthusiasm of the fans, the inner workings of the media covering the event, and the determination and courage of the winning American cyclist.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the native New Yorker and bicycle motocross champion.

Each action-packed book in this hi-lo series follows athletes, through personal stories of determination and perseverance, as they train to win career-defining competitions after enduring crushing defeats.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the cyclist who won the Tour de France seven times after his life-and-death struggle with cancer.

An illustrated yearbook of the Tour de France covers the entire course, featuring a course map and stage elevations, as well as race descriptions, anecdotes, and a complete list of finishers. Original.

Product Description: New in PaperAn inside look at the 2003 Tour de France through the eyes of Lance Armstrong's right-hand rider, Victor Hugo Peña--who also helped Armstrong ride to his unprecedented sixth victory in 2004. Peña served as Armstrong's domestique, a crucial yet unsung position unique to cycling...read more

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Product Description: Because mountain-bike racers are as notorious for their appetites as they are for their athletic abilities, why not put together a cookbook of healthy recipes from mountain-bike racers? That is exactly what Jill Smith did. Quick and Dirty is a mouthwatering collection of meals from people who depend on a high-energy diet...read more