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The Official History of the Tour de France – fully revised and updated for 2023 – is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, and the premier competition in world cycling.

Through more than 300 photographs, rarely seen documents and items of memorabilia, this book covers more than a century of fascinating stories about the Tour and its iconic yellow jersey.

This revised and updated edition includes an authoritative narrative account of each major era, up to and including the thrilling 2022 Tour. There are features on superstar cyclists and memorable moments from each period of the event's rich history, plus a foreword from legendary Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault. This is the definitive illustrated book on the Tour.



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Foreword by Bernard Hinault • Part 1: Early History • Part 2: Golden Era • Part 3: Modern Times • Part 4: Winners and Champions • Part 5: Customs and Traditions • Records and Statistics.

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 08/06/2023
      ISBN13: 9781802795639, 978-1802795639
      ISBN10: 1802795634
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Official History of the Tour de France – fully revised and updated for 2023 – is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, and the premier competition in world cycling.

      Through more than 300 photographs, rarely seen documents and items of memorabilia, this book covers more than a century of fascinating stories about the Tour and its iconic yellow jersey.

      This revised and updated edition includes an authoritative narrative account of each major era, up to and including the thrilling 2022 Tour. There are features on superstar cyclists and memorable moments from each period of the event's rich history, plus a foreword from legendary Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault. This is the definitive illustrated book on the Tour.



      Table of Contents

      Foreword by Bernard Hinault • Part 1: Early History • Part 2: Golden Era • Part 3: Modern Times • Part 4: Winners and Champions • Part 5: Customs and Traditions • Records and Statistics.

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