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Mountain High - Europe's 50 Greatest Cycle Climbs (Hardcover)
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Mountain High - Europe's 50 Greatest Cycle Climbs (Hardcover)
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2012 This is the
first book to cover in detail Europe's 50 greatest climbs,
including detail on the actual route (with maps and profile),
length, height, and compelling descriptions focussing on all the
main points of interest along the route. Cycling has grown
massively in popularity in recent years. The Tour de France draws
huge audiences to the TV and internet coverage and all over the UK
and Europe a growing number of people are taking to their bikes and
rising to the challenge of Europe's most hallowed climbs. Mountain
High is a book is for cyclists of all interests and abilities -
from experienced club racers to enthusiastic amateurs who might
just want to take on one great cycle challenge. Packed with
practical route information and advice on each climb, Daniel
Friebe's beautifully written text explains why each mountain pass
merits inclusion in the top 50 with superb descriptions of the
majestic scenery, the heroic deeds of cycling's legendary riders or
the sheer endeavour and exhilaration of reaching the summit. With
over 250 specially commissioned photographs taken by specialist
cycling photographer Pete Goding, this really is the ultimate guide
to Europe's 50 best climbs. Featured rides include Tour de France
icons Alpe d'Huez, Col du Galibier, Mont Ventoux, Col de l'Izoard
and Col du Tourmalet; the Passo dello Stelvio, Passo Fedaia, Le Tre
Cime di Lavaredo and other sacred summits from the Giro d'Italia;
plus Spain's formidable Alto de l'Angliru, Austria's Grossglockner
and forty more mountain legends.
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