A Race for Madmen: The Extraordinary History of the Tour de France - Hardcover
No sporting event has had its past and present, its highs and lows so intricately entwined with those of a country like the Tour has with France.
The Tour de France is the biggest annual sporting event in the world, and at the same time it transcends sport. The Tour de France comes to the people. It passes their houses, it turns right in their village squares, it thunders through their suburban streets and into the hearts of their towns and cities. It is a unique event in that people don't so much go to see the Tour, as it comes to see them.
A Race for Madmen traces how the Tour de France has developed and examines tactics, bike technology and rider preparation too. It profiles some of the men who have won the Tour de France, and others who have been key players, looking closely at their lives and motivation. Subsidiary competitions, such as the King of the Mountains prize, are featured, as well as Tour lore and traditions.
The book examines the Tour's extraordinary history, and how a bike race, a simple sporting contest captured the imagination of a country, then a continent and then the world, while at the same time it has stayed uniquely French, even though a Frenchman hasn't won it for over 20 years.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
About the Author:
· ‘An intriguing read for almost any reader, not only those who are interested in cycling.’
Tuam Herald
· ‘[An] engaging and accessible account of the race’s history.’
Sunday Business Post
Chris Sidwells is a bestselling author, journalist, photographer and broadcaster; a writer of books, magazine and newspaper features on every aspect of cycling and fitness.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCollins
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0007321414
- ISBN 13 9780007321414
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages336
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen: The Extraordinary History of the Tour de France
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002756644
Buy Used
£ 2.14
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A Race for Madmen This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780007321414
Buy Used
£ 3.29
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen: The Extraordinary History of the Tour de France
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. 1710248319. 3/12/2024 12:58:39 PM. Seller Inventory # U9780007321414
Buy Used
£ 2.96
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0005775288
Buy Used
£ 3.41
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Seller Inventory # CHL1291214
Buy Used
£ 2.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Seller Inventory # CHL8684116
Buy Used
£ 2.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0005787246
Buy Used
£ 3.59
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen
Published by
Collins 27/05/2010
(2010)
ISBN 10: 0007321414
ISBN 13: 9780007321414
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780007321414
Buy Used
£ 3.29
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen : The Extraordinary History of the Tour de France
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
(2010)
ISBN 10: 0007321414
ISBN 13: 9780007321414
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP58166632
Buy Used
£ 3.34
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Race for Madmen : The Extraordinary History of the Tour de France
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
(2010)
ISBN 10: 0007321414
ISBN 13: 9780007321414
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP70160249
Buy Used
£ 3.34
Convert currency