Tour Fever

by J. P. Partland Narrated by Sean Runnette

Overview

Tour Fever explains the world's greatest sporting event so well that the neophyte spectator can keep up with the Tour veteran, possibly teaching that person several things along the way.





You learn the history of the race, the races within the race, the scoring, the culture, the tactics, the racer, the technology, and all with one eye on the micro and one on the macro. It's more than a bike ride around France, it's more than the world's toughest bike race, it's a full-course meal bringing everything that racing and life have to offer.

Editorial Reviews

Pedal Pushers Online

Partland has once again taken his narrative style and wrapped it around a comprehensive detailing of all that make the Tour so attractive for those who understand it.

GQ.com

A superb companion to the world's greatest race, Tour Fever breaks down the race's history, terminology, and traditions in a smart yet easy-to-use guide that offers something to both the brand-new enthusiast and the experienced racer. If you're planning to tune into the tour's final days--and c'mon, dude, you should!--it's the perfect companion on the couch. I'm sharing mine with the guys in the office-not so they'll stop mocking me, but to show them that sports in July is more exciting than Astros at Padres.

Library Journal

Partland (Mountain Bike Madness) presents a comprehensive insider's look at probably the most prestigious cycling event in the world. The book is aimed at enthusiasts who watch the Tour de France from the comfort of their home. Ten chapters cover the history of the race, the cycling strategies, the many varied stages of the competition from the time trials to the mountain climbs, the scoring system, and the colorful array of the cyclists themselves, including details of how they function during the tour and discussion of technological equipment innovations over the years. In addition to a glossary explaining many tour idioms and cycling terms, there are three appendixes listing Americans who have participated, tour winners, and suggested reading and web sites. The book provides a handy, detailed introduction to the tour that will make its readers into engaged fans. All that's missing are photographs and maps, but the text is very useful on its own. Certainly a recommended purchase for all public libraries.-Larry R. Little, Penticton P.L., B.C. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170949410
Publisher:	Sportybooks
Publication date:	02/13/2018
Edition description:	Unabridged

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