The 2005 Tour De France by John Wilcockson
The Tour de France's mix of superstars like Lance Armstrong, and white-knuckle cycling through some of Europe's most beautiful -- and extreme -- terrain has made the race for the yellow jersey a seminal event in world sports. In this popular annual guide, John Wilcockson of and Andrew Hood VeloNews, in collaboration with expert photographers, captures the grit and glory of the three-week race, including what makes 2005 unique: Armstrong's attempt at a record-breaking seventh consecutive win. The book begins with follow-up coverage from last year's race to bring readers up to date. An overview of the course, the race, and the contestants is followed by a stage-by-stage, race-by-race account of the Tour, including a course map with stage elevations, race descriptions, anecdotes, and a complete list of finishers. Dramatic color images by renowned cycling photographer Graham Watson and others bring this exciting event to life from start to finish.
Hood, Andrew: - Andrew Hood, Award-winning Australian writer has released a breakout novel to rave reviews and hunger for the next book. 'It all started for me when I was driving home and someone on the radio said, 'When you die, you can't take anything with you' and it left me asking 'why not' and 'what if I could? And what would I want to take with me?' explains author, Andrew Hood. When asked what the book was about, he'd reply, 'Perspective. It is all about perspective. I invite my readers to consider the perspective they have in their own lives and question if they are seeing everything the way they should. Do they consider themselves a victim in life, or are they lucky with the opportunities they have? Sometimes it is all a matter of perspective.' 'There is no going back for me now, ' he said.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781931382687 |
| ISBN 10 | 1931382689 |
| Title | The 2005 Tour De France |
| Author | John Wilcockson |
| Series | Tour De France Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | VeloPress |
| Year published | 2005-10-18 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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