Top Books for Le Tour de France

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Bad to the Bone (Original Fiction in Paperback)
1.  Bad to the Bone (Original Fiction in Paperback) by James Waddington
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  "Magical realism sheds more light on doping than any investigative journalism can"
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The Rider
2.  The Rider by Tim Krabbe
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  "An understated masterpiece. Taps into the quiet mania of the committed cyclist."
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One More Kilometre and We're in the Showers
3.  One More Kilometre and We're in the Showers by Tim Hilton
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  "A rivetting cycle memoir from the founder of the Artists' Cycling Club, and no mean time trialist either."
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Rough Ride
4.  Rough Ride by Paul Kimmage
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  "Truth-telling from a man who went on to become one of the world's greatest sports journalists"
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The Sweat of the Gods: Myths and Legends of Bicycle Racing
5.  The Sweat of the Gods: Myths and Legends of Bicycle Racing by Benjo Maso
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  "Fascinating history of the genesis of professional cycle sport."
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Tomorrow, We Ride
6.  Tomorrow, We Ride by Jean Bobet
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  "Subtle yet stirring prose from Louison's lesser-known brother"
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The Discovery of France
7.  The Discovery of France by Graham Robb
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  "Not about cycling per se, but there's no better book if you're interested in the backdrop to Le Tour"
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Le Tour: A History of the Tour De France
8.  Le Tour: A History of the Tour De France by Geoffrey Wheatcroft
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  "Comprehenive and well-written history of the world's greatest sporting event"
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Flying Scotsman: Cycling to Triumph Through My Darkest Hours
9.  Flying Scotsman: Cycling to Triumph Through My Darkest Hours by Graeme Obree
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  "A moving tale of triumph against adversity. Far better than the film."
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The Escape Artist: Life from the Saddle
10.  The Escape Artist: Life from the Saddle by Matt Seaton
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  "Touching personal memoir that tells of how cycling can become a form of therapy, and the dangers therein"
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French Revolutions: Cycling the Tour de France
11.  French Revolutions: Cycling the Tour de France by Tim Moore
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  "Bill Bryson on EPO. What happens when an amateur decides to emulate his heroes"
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From Lance to Landis: Inside the American Doping Controversy at the Tour de France
12.  From Lance to Landis: Inside the American Doping Controversy at the Tour de France by David Walsh
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  "The corrosion of the modern sport by doping laid bare."
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