Up the Road

Up the Road Cycling's Modern Era from LeMond to Armstrong

Hardback (09 Dec 2005)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Preeminent cycling journalist Samuel Abt's distinctive voice has told the stories of countless champions and decisive turning points in the most famous international races since the late 1970s. In this collection of articles originally published in "The New York Times and the "International Herald Tribune, Sam profiles three decades of cycling, culminating with the retirement of Lance Armstrong following the 2005 Tour de France. Featuring vivid color photos by Graham Watson, "Up the Road immortalizes Lance Armstrong, Greg LeMond, Bobby Julich, Andy Hampsten, and a host of other luminaries.

About the Publisher

VeloPress

VeloPress

VeloPress is the leading publisher of books about endurance sports. Focused on cycling, triathlon, running, and swimming, VeloPress books help committed athletes achieve their goals of going faster and farther. VeloPress authors are top experts in their fields and their clearly illustrated books help athletes develop the knowledge, fitness, and skills to meet any challenge. VeloPress also celebrates the inspiring athletes and personalities of endurance sports through fascinating, in-depth memoirs and beautifully written and photographed history books.

Book information

ISBN: 9781931382786
Publisher: VeloPress
Imprint: VeloPress
Pub date:
DEWEY: 796.62
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 271
Weight: 630g
Height: 237mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 24mm