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A Dog in a Hat: An American Bike Racer's Story of Mud, Drugs, Blood, Betrayal, and Beauty in Belgium |
American, Joe Parkin becomes a racer in 1980's Belgium.
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Push Yourself Just A Little Bit More |
A rock n' roll odyssey!
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Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape: The Remarkable Life of Jacques Anquetil, the First Five-Times Winner of the Tour de France |
Jacques Anquetil revealing account of his extraordinary life!
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The Tour de France: A Cultural History |
Well written history of the Tour placed within the French culture. Bon appetit!
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Paris-Roubaix: A Journey Through Hell |
Hell never looked better. A race I will see, one day!
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The Rider |
A timeless classic. Krabbe conjures an artful blend of prose for the passion of bicycle racing.
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The Official Tour De France: Centennial 1903-2004 |
Fantastic historical photographs coupled with unique written accounts of each race.
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In Search of Robert Millar |
If there's one book to read on the great Scotsman, this is it. I enjoyed it and still marvel at how good he was!
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The Unknown Tour de France: The Many Faces of the World's Greatest Bicycle Race |
Love this book. It's like opening up the Pandorra's box of the Tour de France. Engaging as if you're having an aperitif with the author.
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Sweat of the Gods |
One of my favorite books on the Tour, captivatingly written leaving you wanting more.
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Eddy Merckx: The Greatest Cyclist of the 20th Century |
A excellent tribute to the great man. With many photos this has to be the finest book on the Cannibal.
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Cycling's Golden Age: Heroes of the Postwar Era, 1946-1967 |
It's hero worship. Along with the fantastic artifacts from former riders, I hope that there's a part 2!
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The Official Treasures: Le Tour de France |
Treasures of the Tour with reproductions galore. A must have book for every fan.
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Ascent: The Mountains of the Tour de France |
If you like the epic mountain battles of the Tour, then this is the book for you. I love the old sepia photos of the great riders.
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The Tour De France, 1903-2003: A Century of Sporting Structures, Meanings and Values |
Finely written essays dissecting the world's greatest cycling race as a great sporting experience.
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Maillot Jaune: The Tour de France Yellow Jersey |
The lure of the golden fleece along with the great riders who wore it in an excellent collection.
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Tour de France: The Illustrated History |
Well illustrated with a detail account separated per year. I keep going back to it for the rare pictures.
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Le Tour |
A visual tour de force feast with many wonderful photos throughout the years.
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Tour de France/Tour de Force: Updated and Revised 100-Year Anniversary Edition a Visual History of the Worldcs Greatest Bicycle Race |
A fine pictorial book on the Tour. The glory and the agony of the drama is here.
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