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Tour Fever: The Armchair Cyclist's Guide to the Tour de France
Written by J. P. Partland
Narrated by Sean Runnette
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A comprehensive overview of the world's premier cycling race looks at the varied stages of the race, from time trials to mountain climbs, along with the characteristics of a racer, the meaning of the various jerseys, team strategies and roles, scoring, and profiles of some of the world's leading contenders.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I have enjoyed watch the Tour for a few years. This Armchairs Guide helped to fill in my knowledge gaps in a succinct and concise way. I really enjoyed learning more about the Tour's history and traditions.