Download or read book Tour De France For Dummies written by Phil Liggett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A plain-English guide to the world's most famous-and grueling-bicycle race Featuring eight-pages of full-color photos from recent Tour de France races, this easy-to-follow, entertaining guide demystifies the history, strategy, rules, techniques, equipment, and competitors in what is arguably the most grueling and intriguing multiday, multistage sporting event in the world. Cowritten by the most popular English-speaking cycling commentator on the planet, this book is great reading for both experienced and the new bicycle racing fans alike.