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Monuments 2nd edition
The Grit and the Glory of Cycling's Greatest One-Day Races
Häftad, 2023
203 kr
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An awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary “classic” races in world cycling.The Tour de France may provide the most obvious fame and glory, but it is cycling’s one-day tests that the professional riders really prize. Toughest, longest and dirtiest of all are the so-called ‘Monuments’, the …
Full Gas
How to Win a Bike Race – Tactics from Inside the Peloton
Häftad, 2019
141 kr
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** WINNER OF THE CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2019 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS**So how do you win a bike race?Riding as fast as you could for as long as you could was the main tactic in the early days of road racing when Grand Tours could be won by hours. Now a minute’s delay thanks …
Cyclist's Guide to the Pyrenees
Inbunden, 2021
198 kr
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Where do you turn when you want to ride in the mountains, to follow in the wheeltracks of professional racers by climbing the famous passes of the Tour de France? There are several books and websites that highlight these renowned ascents, detailing their location, length and every little change in …
Alpe d'Huez
The Story of Pro Cycling's Greatest Climb
Häftad, 2016
153 kr
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A tale of man and machine battling against breath-taking terrain for the ultimate prize, this is the story of the Alpe d'Huez. Known as the Tour de France’s ‘Hollywood climb', veteran cycling journalist Peter Cossins reveals the triumphs, passion and despair behind the great exploits on this Alpe …
Butcher, Blacksmith, Acrobat, Sweep
The Tale of the First Tour de France
Häftad, 2018
160 kr
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From the winner of the Telegraph Sports Book Awards Cycling Book of the Year 2018The first Tour de France in 1903 was a colourful affair full of adventure, mishaps and audacious attempts at cheating. Its riders included characters like Maurice Garin, an Italian-born Frenchman, said to have been …
Yellow Jersey
WINNER OF THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR
Inbunden, 2019
344 kr
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* WINNER OF THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR*Discover this 100-year anniversary celebration of the hardest-earned and most sacred prize in sport, the Tour de France's Yellow Jersey.In 2019, the cycling world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of sport's most iconic …
Monuments
The Grit and the Glory of Cycling's Greatest One-Day Races
E-bok, 2023
208 kr
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An awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary “classic” races in world cycling. The Tour de France may provide the most obvious fame and glory, but it is cycling''s one-day tests that the professional riders really prize. Toughest, longest and dirtiest of all are the so-called ''Monuments'', …
Monuments
The Grit and the Glory of Cycling's Greatest One-Day Races
E-bok, 2023
208 kr
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An awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary “classic” races in world cycling. The Tour de France may provide the most obvious fame and glory, but it is cycling''s one-day tests that the professional riders really prize. Toughest, longest and dirtiest of all are the so-called ''Monuments'', …
Pyrenean Highs
A cyclist's exploration of the mountains' past, present and future
Inbunden, 2027
250 kr
Kommande
A year-long adventure by bike across the Pyrenees to discover the rich history, stunning scenery and epic adventures it holds.First captivated by the mountains as a cycling fan in the early 1990s, Peter Cossins moved with his family to the French Pyrenees in 2016 and has recently completed a year …
Monuments
The Grit and the Glory of Cycling’s Greatest One-Day Races
E-bok, 2014
169 kr
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''Peter Cossins is an engaging writer whose conversational style makes this an effortless yet interesting read. The cosy tone delivers a great deal with a good balance of history and anecdotes. If you wish to explore cycling beyond the Grand Tours this is the book.'' - Carlton Kirby An …
Butcher, Blacksmith, Acrobat, Sweep
The Tale of the First Tour de France
E-bok, 2017
125 kr
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From the winner of the Telegraph Sports Book Awards Cycling Book of the Year 2018The first Tour de France in 1903 was a colourful affair full of adventure, mishaps and audacious attempts at cheating. Its riders included characters like Maurice Garin, an Italian-born Frenchman, said to have been …
Butcher, Blacksmith, Acrobat, Sweep
The Tale of the First Tour de France
Ljudbok, 2017
129 kr
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Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Butcher, Blacksmith, Acrobat, Sweep by Peter Cossins, read by Joseph Kloska. Full of adventure, mishaps and audacious attempts at cheating, the first Tour de France in 1903 was a colourful affair. Its riders included characters …
Full Gas
How to Win a Bike Race – Tactics from Inside the Peloton
E-bok, 2018
108 kr
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** WINNER OF THE CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2019 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS**So how do you win a bike race?Riding as fast as you could for as long as you could was the main tactic in the early days of road racing when Grand Tours could be won by hours. Now a minute’s delay thanks …
Yellow Jersey
WINNER OF THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR
E-bok, 2019
170 kr
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* WINNER OF THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR*Discover this 100-year anniversary celebration of the hardest-earned and most sacred prize in sport, the Tour de France's Yellow Jersey.In 2019, the cycling world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of sport's most iconic …
Alpe d'Huez
The Story of Pro Cycling's Greatest Climb
E-bok, 2015
141 kr
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It has been called the Tour de France’ s ‘ Hollywood climb’ , and there is no doubt that Alpe d’ Huez has played a starring role in cycling’ s history since its first encounter with the sport back in 1952 when the legendary Fausto Coppi triumphed on the summit. Re-introduced to the Tour in 1976, …
Ultimate Etapes
Ride Europe's Greatest Cycling Stages
E-bok, 2016
225 kr
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Ultimate Etape is an essential guide to cycling Europe's iconic stages. From the epic ascent of the Stelvio to the rolling hills of Utrecht and the stunning flats of Southern France, this is the ultimate tour of Europe's legendary stages.Each stage includes detail on the actual route (with maps and …
Climbers
Pain, panache and polka dots in cycling's greatest arenas
Häftad, 2023
156 kr
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'Impeccably researched' - London Cyclist'The climbing fan's bible' - The Washing Machine Post 'A deep dive into and a celebration of mountain climbing' - Cyclist MagazineWhen, during the Pyrenean stages of the 1998 Tour de France, a journalist asked Marco Pantani why he rode so fast in the …
Climbers
How the Kings of the Mountains conquered cycling
E-bok, 2022
44 kr
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When, during the Pyrenean stages of the 1998 Tour de France, a journalist asked Marco Pantani why he rode so fast in the mountains, the elfin Italian, unmistakeable in the bandanna and hooped ear-rings that played up to his "Pirate" nickname, replied: "To shorten my agony." Drawing on the fervour …
Le Tour 100
The definitive history of the world''s greatest race
E-bok, 2013
45 kr
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Le Tour 100 is a unique and stunning visual reference to the world''s greatest race. With 100 computer-generated artworks detailing the routes of the greatest stages, it relates the most dramatic moments with an exhaustively researched array of facts, figures and stories to give the reader the …
