Author(s): LAZELL Marguerite

Sport

For three weeks every July, around 200 cyclists put themselves through the most punishing of schedules, riding approximately 3,500 km, including mountain climbs of around 3,000 m. Tour de France: The Story of the World's Greatest Cycle Race plots the evolution of this great race, focusing on legends such as Jacques Anquetil, Eddie Merckx, Greg Lemond, Miguel Indurain and seven-time winner Lance Armstrong. Covering every aspect of the Tour from the early organisation, technological advances and scandals, this is a complete history of one of the world's greatest sporting events.