Collins Mapping Le Tour: An Illustrated Guide to Over 100 Years of France’s Most Famous Race | Second Edition

Dive into the exhilarating world of the Tour de France with this comprehensive, fully revised and updated companion for cycling enthusiasts. This volume offers an in-depth exploration of the race's history, featuring detailed maps of each edition, making it essential reading for any cycling fan.

Key Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: Features a map of every edition of the Tour de France alongside historical text.
• Detailed Statistics: Each race map is enriched with essential data including race and stage distances, highest points, number of starters and finishers, average speeds, and jersey winners.
• Iconic Locations Spotlight: Offers unique insights into the landscapes and towns that have shaped the race's legacy.
• Updated Content: Now fully revised and updated for the Second edition.
• Authoritative Source: Written by Ellis Bacon, with a foreword by Mark Cavendish.

Contents Overview

This hardcover book includes detailed maps, historical text, lists of stages, winners, key statistics, and spotlights on iconic locations that define the Tour de France narrative.

Specifications

• Brand: Collins
• Author: Ellis Bacon
• Foreword By: Mark Cavendish
• Edition: Second edition
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 304 pages
• Color: Four-color
• Dimensions: 227mm x 26mm x 271mm (Approx. 8.9 x 1.0 x 10.7 inches)
• Weight: 270g
• ISBN-10: 0008753024
• ISBN-13: 978-0008753023
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026

Whether you are a seasoned cycling aficionado or a newcomer, Mapping Le Tour celebrates the enduring spirit, fierce competition, and breathtaking beauty of the Tour de France, providing a deeper appreciation for its pivotal moments and heroes.