Description
| Product ID: | 9781781314494 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Alpe d'Huez |
| Subtitle: | The Story of Pro Cycling's Greatest Climb |
| Authors: | Author: Peter Cossins |
| Page Count: | 304 |
| Subjects: | Cycle racing, Cycling, Travel and holiday, Travel & holiday |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating In Alpe d’ Huez, veteran cycling journalist Peter Cossins reveals the triumphs, passion and despair behind the great exploits on the Alpe and discloses the untold details that have led to the mountain becoming as important to the Tour as the race is to resort at its summit. It has been called the Tour de France''s ''Hollywood climb'', and there is no doubt that Alpe d''Huez has played a starring role in cycling''s history since its first encounter with the sport back in 1952 when the legendary Fausto Coppi triumphed on the summit. Re-introduced to the Tour in 1976, Alpe d''Huez has risen to mythical status, thanks initially to a string of victories by riders from Holland, whose exploits attracted tens of thousands of their compatriots to the climb, which has become known as ''Dutch mountain''. |
| Imprint Name: | Aurum |
| Publisher Name: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-06-02 |
