Under the French Blue Sky by Nicole Marie Davison

Under the French Blue Sky by Nicole Marie Davison

The Tour de France needs little introduction. Whether you follow the action on television or travel abroad to tackle its famous climbs, the iconic event has continued to captivate fans since the very first edition in 1903. For some it is more than a bike race but a chance to experience the beauty and wonder of an incredible country and its joie de vivre. Have you ever considered riding a full stage of the demanding course? How about twenty-one? Each year, an array of cyclists from all corners of the world descend on the roads of France in July to test their will and determination by attempting to ride every mile and every mountain of the dynamic route over a three week span. While most riders are men, a few courageous women also decide to put their safety and sanity on the line to see if they can pilot their bicycles from the Grand DEpart to the Champs-ElysEes. This is the diary of one of those women, who set out to discover more about a country and sport that she loves and ended up discovering more about herself in the process. Equal parts journal, history lesson, narrative and travelogue, discover how a case of ordinary wanderlust turned into an extraordinary adventure. Read this first-hand account, through the eyes and words and experiences of an every-day cyclist, as she rides almost 2,200 miles in 23 days along the same course as the professional peloton. The course covers four countries, countless mountains, all kinds of weather plus plenty of memories and mishaps. The proceeds for the sale of each book will help meet fundraising goals for the next Tour de France adventure.

Nicole Marie Davison is a dedicated bicycle enthusiast, occasional amateur bicycle racer, full time bicycle shop owner, part time mechanic, daily coffee drinker, certifiable cheese addict and sucker for pretty metal bikes. She also likes to ride...a lot. Especially in France, where there's an abundance of gooey fromage. She has two handsome horses and a fine husband, who fortunately also loves to ride bicycles. His two-wheeled passion and grasp of the French language are to blame for all the adventure in their lives.

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ISBN 13	9780692898871
ISBN 10	0692898875
Title	Under the French Blue Sky
Author	Nicole Marie Davison
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Capra Cyclista
Year published	2017-06-23
Number of pages	348
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.