"The Treasures of the Tour de France" comprises an authoritative narrative account of each major era in the sport up to and including the controversial 2006 Tour. The reportage is complemented by features on the superstars and the memorable moments for each of the eras. It also contains over 30 facsimile items of rare sporting memorabilia integrated into the pages of the book. The reader can relive the dramatic events that have entranced the watching millions by holding and examining souvenir brochures, period newspapers, posters, stickers, postcards and items of correspondence.

About the Author
Serge Laget has covered the race as a journalist for L'Equipe since 1987. He has written many books on cycling, including Le Cyclisme, La Saga du Tour de France and La Belle Epoque du Cyclisme. He lives in Paris. Luke Edwardes-Evans is a freelance writer who regularly contributes articles to Cycling Weekly and is the author of two WH Smith Tour de France guides. He lives in Tonbridge, Kent.

# Hardcover: 64 pages
# Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd; First Edition edition (7 May 2007)
# Language English
# ISBN-10: 1844420655
# ISBN-13: 978-1844420650