The Treasures of the Tour de France is a
loving celebration of one of the world’s most
watched annual events. Generally
considered to be the greatest test of
endurance in the sporting world, the Tour de
France covers more than 3,500 kilometres
in just over three weeks, climbing high into
both the Alps and Pyrenees on effectively a
circular journey around France and briefly
into neighbouring countries before ending on the Champs Elysées in the heart of Paris.
This volume in Carlton’s highly successful Treasures series comprises an authoritative
narrative account of each major era in the sport up to and including the 2008 Tour and
items of memorabilia from the past 105 years. The reportage is complemented by features
on the superstars and the memorable moments for each of the eras. It also contains 40
facsimile items of rare sporting memorabilia integrated into the pages of the book. The
reader can relive the dramatic events that have entranced the watching millions by holding
and examining souvenir brochures, period newspapers, posters, stickers, postcards and
items of correspondence from leading figures associated with the epic sports event.
Hardback + slipcase,64 pages,275 photographs,260 x 298 mm