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'Brilliant...tells each story with passion and sensitivity', Sunday Times .'Painstakingly resarched...a fascinating insight', Independent .'Highly readable', Daily Mail
The Independent, July 4, 2005
'William Fothering's book is painstakingly researched and gives a fascinating insight into the workings of the Tour.'
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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An Excellent history or british involvement in the Tour de France, from the tradgedy of Tom Simpson through the many triumphs of Barry Hoban to the "wee yin" winning a coveted major jersey.
A compelling read for any cycling fans
A compelling read for any cycling fans
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A great read, very informative although each chapter could have been longer,with more info on the individuals. Still this is an excellent read and a good lead into other riders biographies.
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This book is an evocative, passionate read from the first lines of Robert Millar's introduction, through to the last page. It captures the romance and magic of the TdF for those of us who've watched the race on TV or at French roadsides, or have felt inspired enough by the pros to keep pushing our own bikes round the roads of home. The book is packed densely with facts, but there is a strong story line through all chapters, which makes it an easy, compelling read. The subject matter is UK cyclists in the Tour, a tale that needed to be told, but there are many references also to brilliant Irish riders who have been their colleagues. The cycling community of these islands can be proud of its contribution to the greatest race on earth, and William Fotheringham shows why. A great present for a cycling friend, or a must-buy for cyclists with no presents due.
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An Excellent Read
Whilst focussing on the subject of its title, the book expertly adds background colour and evocative historical description. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by P. Hodson
Misleading
Disappointed that it was about the Mens Tour de France, and nothing about the great women in the Women's Tour de France. Disappointed that it had a photograph of Tom Simpson dying. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2008 by Velvet
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