Contributions

  • Lance Armstrong (Foreword) - Contributor

Publication

2005-05-27 - For Dummies

Language

English

Word Count

70,000 words, Guess

Page Count

280 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2005923417
  • LibraryThing513715
  • Goodreads279449

Classifications

  • LCCGV1049.2.T68

Description

"A plain-English guide to the world's most famous-and grueling-bicycle race Featuring eight-pages of full-color photos from recent Tour de France races, this easy-to-follow, entertaining guide demystifies the history, strategy, rules, techniques, equipment, and competitors in what is arguably the most grueling and intriguing multiday, multistage sporting event in the world. Cowritten by the most popular English-speaking cycling commentator on the planet, this book is great reading for both experienced and the new bicycle racing fans alike."--Publisher's website.

First Sentence

Condensed to its basic premise, the Tour de France is a simple athletic contest: The cyclist who completes a strenuous and often perilous course of more than 2,000 miles in the lowest total time wins.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Tour De France For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))PaperbackFor Dummies2005-05-27

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