{"product_id":"the-official-history-of-the-tour-de-france-2025-revised-and-updated-hardcover","title":"The Official History of the Tour de France (2025): Revised and Updated - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLuke Edwardes-Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSerge Laget\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndy McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lavish, illustrated companion to the Tour de France that makes for the perfect gift for any cycling fan.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Official History of the Tour de France\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003efully revised and updated for 2025\u003c\/b\u003e - is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events on the planet, and the premier competition in world cycling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough \u003cb\u003emore than 300 photographs\u003c\/b\u003e, rarely seen documents and items of \u003cb\u003ememorabilia\u003c\/b\u003e, this book covers \u003cb\u003emore than a century of fascinating stories\u003c\/b\u003e about the Tour and its many iconic features, from the gruelling challenges of its mountain climbs to its unmistakable yellow jersey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis revised and updated edition includes an authoritative narrative account of each major era, from the origins of the event in the early 20th century, right up to and including the thrilling 2024 Tour. There are features on superstar cyclists and memorable moments from each period of the Tour's rich history, plus a foreword from \u003cb\u003elegendary Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault\u003c\/b\u003e. A must-read for cycling fans everywhere, this is the definitive illustrated book on the Tour.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuke Edwardes-Evans\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer who regularly contributes articles to \u003ci\u003eCycling Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Official Tour de France Bike Maintenance Book\u003c\/i\u003e and co-author (with Serge Laget) of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eOfficial Treasures of the Tour de France\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerge Laget\u003c\/b\u003e has covered the Tour as a journalist for \u003ci\u003eL'Equipe\u003c\/i\u003e newspaper since 1987. He has written many books on cycling, including \u003ci\u003eLe Cyclisme\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLa Saga du Tour de France \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLa Belle Epoque du Cyclisme\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Paris. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndy McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e is a staff writer for \u003ci\u003eCycling Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCycle Sport\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. He has covered the Tour de France, Tour of Italy and the sport's big one-day Classics.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 11.2 x 9.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978284204333,"sku":"9781035426652","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/TJHxqsuyMj9781035426652.webp?v=1775801450","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-official-history-of-the-tour-de-france-2025-revised-and-updated-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}