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Mountain Kings

The Tour de France is one of the world`s most renowned and best-loved sporting events, and its challenging climbs are the stuff of pure legend. In Mountain Kings, author and cycling journalist Giles Belbin gets up close and personal to the Tour`s most iconic peaks and the indomitable heroes who`ve powered their way up them. Belbin has selected and cycled 25 of these classic mountain climbs to give a compelling and personalised account, reflecting upon the legendary tales from the Tour, its history and the heroes that have made France`s famous road race such an enduring and popular sporting event. Mountain Kings features profiles on the most influential and memorable climbers of the Tour, plus background on the event`s creation, its history and highlights. Featuring all the must-know stats for each climb alongside breathtaking photography and evocative descriptions of the ride, this book forms a stunning celebration of the Tour`s relationship with the majestic mountains of this historic road race, to capture the imagination of every Tour fan. If you`ve ever thought about watching the Tour de France or cycling some of the climbs along the route, this beautiful book is a must-read.

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