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With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 1260004 1 1248843 1 5 2004 The Tour De France Companion: Victory Edition total:10|5:2|4:1|3:7|2:0|1:0| 10 35 13 3 550805 3.79 58 12 249151 3.59 435 167 60742942 2448762 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 3 0 false Mon Jun 22 22:41:47 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 22 22:42:44 -0700 2009 49035885 2117145 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 3 0 false Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Mar 12 09:41:06 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 20 13:49:23 -0700 2009 33263551 1531918 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 5 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Fri Sep 19 10:02:06 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 19 10:03:29 -0700 2008 every july 73996512 2821490 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 0 0 false Fri Oct 09 13:29:28 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 09 13:29:28 -0700 2009 69737502 2693025 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 3 0 false Tue Sep 01 16:51:52 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 01 16:51:52 -0700 2009 49335841 1229391 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 3 0 false Tue Aug 05 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 15 08:57:06 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 15 08:57:48 -0700 2009 49273904 2128209 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 0 0 false Sat Mar 14 15:36:37 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 14 15:36:37 -0700 2009 40115711 1799056 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 3 0 false Sun Dec 14 19:39:50 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 14 19:39:56 -0800 2008 30232875 1212117 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 3 0 false Fri Aug 15 10:51:44 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 15 10:51:44 -0700 2008 24478827 1238866 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 4 0 false Sat Jun 14 08:47:09 -0700 2008 Sat Jun 14 08:47:10 -0700 2008 12433309 764690 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 0 0 false Sun Jan 13 17:27:38 -0800 2008 Sun Jan 13 17:27:54 -0800 2008 8948136 576541 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 3 0 false Sat Nov 10 21:46:11 -0800 2007 Sat Nov 10 21:46:11 -0800 2007 5326133 322600 1260004 0761135200 9780761135203 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379m/1260004.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182330379s/1260004.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1260004.The_Tour_De_France_Companion_Victory_Edition 3.50 10
With the popularity of Armstrong and the Tour outstripping our knowledge of bicycle racing, here is The Tour de France Companion, a fully illustrated primer that explains the strategies, ground rules, history, personalities, techniques, and technology behind one of the world's most spectacular and brutal sporting events. It's all clear: How teams work together. How their bikes are different from our bikes. What it takes to be a racer--the rare combination of slow- and fast-twitch muscles, a huge cardiovascular system, and an extraordinary toughness that allows you to endure more pain than your rivals. The jerseys: yellow, green, polka-dot, white, and the "combativity prize" to the rider who tries the hardest (look for a red race number). The complicated timing structure, including why it's so difficult to finish a tour--every rider must finish within ten percent or so of the fastest guy every single day, or head for home. Even what happens when the leader needs to make a rest stop--no, the other contenders don't zoom off into the sunset. Includes a glossary, stats, historic timeline, 2004 tour map, and more.]]> 2004 5 0 false Wed Aug 29 20:17:35 -0700 2007 Wed Aug 29 20:17:35 -0700 2007 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1260004