Mountain High by Daniel Friebe

Mountain High by Daniel Friebe

Shortlisted for the British Sports Book Awards 2012. Features Europe's 50 greatest cycling climbs specially selected as scenes of sporting heroism, marvels of nature, spiritual places of pilgrimage that every bike rider or fan wishes to one day visit and conquer.

'at first you're sucked into the breathtaking photography, but after a while you realise it's the words that have truly captured your imagination.. If this doesn't make you want to don Lycra and clip into your pedals, nothing will' London Cyclist. * London Cyclist *
'comprehensive, stat-filled route profiles, sumptuous photography and evocative writing ... Pete Goding's photography is stunning' Outdoor Fitness. * Outdoor Fitness *
'This showcase of Europe's 50 greatest cycle climbs is nicely illustrated and packed full of information' Amateur Photographer. * Amateur Photographer *
'you'll love Daniel Friebe's new book, Mountain High' Mail on Sunday. * Mail on Sunday *

Daniel Friebe is one of Britain's leading cycling journalists and a veteran of sixteen Tours de France. Daniel has written numerous books on cycling and collaborated with cycling superstar Mark Cavendish on two autobiographies, Boy Racer and At Speed. He is a co-founder and co-host of the award-winning Cycling Podcast. Since 2016, Daniel has also worked as ITV Sport's on-the-ground reporter at the Tour de France and other major races. Pete Goding has travelled the world photographing landscapes, people, culture and international sport for a wide range of clients, including; Men's Health, The Times and the award winning Cyclist Magazine. His unique perspective and outstanding understanding of light and landscape have captured everywhere from the jungles of Vietnam to the fjords of Norway. He has photographed every Tour de France since 2006 and has published intimate, dramatic and exclusive portraits of high-profile figures such as Chris Froome and Sir Bradley Wiggins. Currently represented by the UK Press Association for his sports-news content, Pete's images of travel, culture and sport can be seen displayed across book and national newspaper covers, photographic exhibitions and advertisements. Pete Goding has travelled the world photographing landscapes, people, culture and international sport for a wide range of clients, including; Men's Health, The Times and the award winning Cyclist Magazine. His unique perspective and outstanding understanding of light and landscape have captured everywhere from the jungles of Vietnam to the fjords of Norway. He has photographed every Tour de France since 2006 and has published intimate, dramatic and exclusive portraits of high profile figures such as Chris Froome and Sir Bradley Wiggins. Currently represented by the UK Press Association for his sports-news content, Pete's images of travel, culture and sport can be seen displayed across book and national newspaper covers, photographic exhibitions and advertisements.

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ISBN 13	9780857386243
ISBN 10	0857386247
Title	Mountain High
Author	Daniel Friebe
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quercus Publishing
Year published	2011-10-27
Number of pages	224
Prizes	Short-listed for British Sports Book Awards: Best Illustrated Title 2012
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.