Le Tour 100: The Definitive History of the World's

Published to mark the 100th anniversary of the Tour de France, this is a lavish and unique guide to the world’s most famous and most fiercely contested race. At its heart is 100 key moments from the history of the Tour, represented by an artwork of part, or all, of a stage. From these radiate different stories and pieces of information that build to tell the complete story of the race through its most seminal moments. It makes the book visually stunning, narratively fascinating and comprehensive. No other book on the Tour tells the history in such a unique and beautiful way. There’s also a complete gazetteer section detailing the route and winners of every Tour and a narrative front section that contains profiles and bizarre stories and myths that surround the race. Sumptuous and inspiring, this book is a fitting celebration of such a prestigious sporting event.