Giro d'Italia
The Story of the World's Most Beautiful Bike Race
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Profile Books Ltd
Published:26th Apr '18
Should be back in stock very soon
The full, rich story of the legendary Giro d'Italia, covering its dramatic 100th edition
The full, rich story of the legendary Giro d'Italia, published to celebrate its 100th edition.The story of the Giro d'Italia - Italy's equivalent of the Tour de France, and its superior in the eyes of many - is as dramatic and full of extraordinary characters as the story of Italy itself. Heroism, suffering, feuds and betrayals, tradition under threat from modernity all play out against a timeless landscape. The iconic riders, mythical stories and career defining exploits are conveyed in rich, vibrant prose.
There is a feast of anecdote to enjoy ... a marvellous account ... and a tremendously exciting story. -- Tim Parks * Guardian *
The Giro and Italy, Italy and the Giro: this book helps to explain how each has helped shape the other ... This book gives an excellent introduction to the history of the Giro and all that it means to Italy and cycling * Road.cc *
ISBN: 9781781257173
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 22mm
Weight: 192g
272 pages
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