A list of 11 of the best cycling books out there for you to enjoy. The highest mountain finish in the tour was at the col du galibier in the 2011 edition. I discovered this book in an alpine chalet whilst on a cycling holiday planned for the purpose of doing. Simons previous three books have combined sales of over 35,000 copies. Reviewed in the united kingdom on january 27, 2017.
All information and specifications shown on this website are based upon the latest available information provided by race organizations, teams and riders. Greet each day with new challenges and ride the legendary cols of aubisque, galibier, and the mythic ventoux, along with the. Guillaume horcajueloepa t hough cycling is a wide and democratic church, as open as its devotees, most books. At the end of the tour, the rider holding the most climbing points wins the. Having portrayed the races itinerary from paris to the blue waters of the mediterranean, from marseille to bordeaux via pink. At the top of many climbs in the tour, there are points for the riders who are first over the top.
Exclusive vip access is included and for those bringing bikes you will be able to ride famous pyrenean climbs. It was upwards pretty much from our hotel for 18 klms at an average of 6. There is plenty of commentary about how one year a rider in the tour climbed one mountain faster than. Here are eight key stages and the climbs that could. Ride the same roads and climbs as the pros, experience vip viewings of the race and get exclusive behindthescenes access. Detailed reconnaissance of the new steep climbs will be vital for. Kevin cousins cycling touring diary as i follow le tour. Its also 8,678 feet above sea level, which usually marks the highest point in the tour. The first climb of the day and my only one was to the ski station of arcalis which is 2,229 mtrs above sea level. Complete with all the content from the book of the same name and utilising your phones gps you will now be better equipped than ever to track down the famous mountains and ride in the wheel tracks of legends. Every day or so well put up a new gallery of images showing le tour exactly as you would experience it as a tbt guest. A cyclists guide to riding the mountains of the tour warren, simon on. The 21 stage race took place across 3,540 km 2,200 mi, commencing with an individual time trial in dusseldorf, germany on 1 july, and concluding with the champselysees stage in paris on 23 july. I can in person say thank you as you have saved me so much hassle when planning my own itenirary for my alps holidays.