Description
The Galibier, the Izoard, the Ventoux, the Aubisque... Names that make you dream or scare you, that feed your fantasies, that call you to escape... Nicolas Geay is a great reporter for France Télévisions, covering the Tour de France for many years. He is also an experienced and passionate cyclist, in love with the mountains. He takes you with him to climb 20 French passes that have written the history of cycling. Through an authentic account, he makes you experience these climbs with precision so that they no longer hold any secrets for you. He presents the characteristics of each pass, gives you specific advice, accompanied by photos that invite you to travel and get on your bike... As far as history is concerned, he recalls the highlights of the Tour de France during its various passages over these mythical passes. An exceptional privilege, you also benefit from the eyes and experience of great champions who have shone on the Tour de France. They have all answered Nicolas' questions in order to share their memories and to let you benefit from their immense knowledge of this very specific terrain. Between beautiful book and road book, this atypical and unique work, already sold more than 6000 copies in 2018, will satisfy all lovers of cycling and new horizons.
