Le Tour - Jeremy Whittle

A unique visual guide to the Tour de France, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2003, this beautiful and historic book features rare archival photography from 1903 to today.

The tour de France is one of the most gruelling, exacting and exciting events of the world's sporting calendar. It has been given even greater prominence in recent years by the attention attracted by Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor and 4-times winner of one of the greatest sporting challenges ever.

In 2003 the Tour de France celebrates its 100th anniversary. This book is a unique, visual guide to the first century of the Tour and, with it, the changing face of France. The images in the book cover all aspects of the life of le Tour, from road-side spectators to competitors, marshals and the majestic scenery of a beautiful country. It includes a foreword by Greg LeMond.