Sign-In
Cart
Tour de France Made Simple: Guide to the Race, the Riders, the Jerseys, the Rules, and the Traditions Every New Fan Should Know
Paperback
Series: Inside the Tour de France, Book 6
Currently unavailable to order
Please enter your email and a message will be sent to you when this product becomes available on our website.
ISBN13: 9798187250417
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Watch the Tour de France and actually understand what's happening. No prior cycling knowledge required.
You know the Tour de France is a big deal. Three weeks, thousands of miles, mountains, sprints, a rider in yellow everyone seems obsessed with. But the moment commentary starts talking about domestiques, breakaways, and time bonuses, you're lost, nodding along at a race you don't actually understand. Inside, you'll finally understand:
You know the Tour de France is a big deal. Three weeks, thousands of miles, mountains, sprints, a rider in yellow everyone seems obsessed with. But the moment commentary starts talking about domestiques, breakaways, and time bonuses, you're lost, nodding along at a race you don't actually understand. Inside, you'll finally understand:
- Why a rider can win the Tour de France without ever winning a single stage
- What the yellow, green, polka dot, and white jerseys actually mean, and why a rider can lead a classification without wearing its jersey
- The real difference between a team leader and a domestique, and why some of the most important riders in the race have almost no chance of winning it
- How breakaways, lead out trains, and mountain attacks actually work, and what to watch for in the final kilometers of any stage
- The history behind the race, from its 1903 origin as a newspaper stunt to today's Pogačar and Vingegaard rivalry
- The traditions that make the Tour unlike any other event in sports, from the sponsor caravan to roadside fan etiquette
- The rules that trip up every new fan, including time cuts, time bonuses, and why the losing group on a mountain stage isn't racing to lose at all This book also includes:
- A complete glossary of cycling terms and commentary language, explained in plain English
- A practical, stage by stage viewing checklist you can use the next time the Tour is actually on
- A fast facts appendix of records, milestones, and legendary climbs for quick reference Whether you're getting ready to watch your first Tour de France, trying to keep up with a partner or friend who already loves the sport, or you just want to finally understand what everyone's talking about every July, this is the guide that gets you there. Clear, accurate, and genuinely enjoyable to read, cover to cover. Stop watching the Tour de France confused. Start watching it like a fan who actually knows what's going on. Scroll up and grab your copy today.
- What the yellow, green, polka dot, and white jerseys actually mean, and why a rider can lead a classification without wearing its jersey
- The real difference between a team leader and a domestique, and why some of the most important riders in the race have almost no chance of winning it
- How breakaways, lead out trains, and mountain attacks actually work, and what to watch for in the final kilometers of any stage
- The history behind the race, from its 1903 origin as a newspaper stunt to today's Pogačar and Vingegaard rivalry
- The traditions that make the Tour unlike any other event in sports, from the sponsor caravan to roadside fan etiquette
- The rules that trip up every new fan, including time cuts, time bonuses, and why the losing group on a mountain stage isn't racing to lose at all This book also includes:
- A complete glossary of cycling terms and commentary language, explained in plain English
- A practical, stage by stage viewing checklist you can use the next time the Tour is actually on
- A fast facts appendix of records, milestones, and legendary climbs for quick reference Whether you're getting ready to watch your first Tour de France, trying to keep up with a partner or friend who already loves the sport, or you just want to finally understand what everyone's talking about every July, this is the guide that gets you there. Clear, accurate, and genuinely enjoyable to read, cover to cover. Stop watching the Tour de France confused. Start watching it like a fan who actually knows what's going on. Scroll up and grab your copy today.
Also from
Waters, Tobi
Also in
Cycling
The Badger: The Life of Bernard Hinault and the Legacy of French Cycling
Fotheringham, William
Paperback
$20.89
Science of Cycling: Transform Your Ride, Gain Strength, Revolutionize Your Training
Bailey, David
Paperback
$28.50
Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance, 7th Edition: The World's Best-Selling Guide to Mountain Bike Repair
Zinn, Lennard
Paperback
$26.55
Best Rail Trails Wisconsin: More Than 70 Rail Trails Throughout the State
Revolinski, Kevin
Paperback
$17.96
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance, 6th Edition: The World's Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide
Zinn, Lennard
Paperback
$26.55
Best Bicycle Park and Rail Trails in Ontario - Volume 1: 45 Park Paths - 20 Rail Trails
Roitner, Dan
Paperback
$26.59
Cycling the Erie Canal: A Guide to 360 Miles of Adventure and History Along the Erie Canalway Trail
Parks & Trails New York
Paperback
$25.60
Peach Street to Lobster Lane: Coast to Coast in Search of Real American Cuisine
Cloake, Felicity
Paperback
$18.99
Rail-Trails Pacific Northwest: The Definitive Guide to Multiuse Trails in Idaho, Oregon & Washington
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Paperback
$20.85
Great American Rail-Trail(r): Highlights of America's First Cross-Country, Multiuse Trail
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Paperback
$19.76
Handcrafted Bicycles: Builders, Frame Design, and Inspiration
Elliott, Christine
Jablonka, David
Hardcover
$47.49
Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever
Albergotti, Reed
O'Connell, Vanessa
Paperback
$27.00
Rail-Trails Northern New England: The Definitive Guide to Multiuse Trails in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
Conservancy, Rails-To-Trails
Paperback
$17.05
The Official History of the Tour de France: Revised and Updated
Edwardes-Evans, Luke
Laget, Serge
McGrath, Andy
Hardcover
$28.45
Bicycling the Blue Ridge: A Guide to Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway
Skinner, Charlie
Skinner, Elizabeth
Paperback
$18.00
The Lost Cyclist: The Epic Tale of an American Adventurer and His Mysterious Disappearance
Herlihy, David
Paperback
$21.99
Cycling Atlas North America: The 350 Most Beautiful Cycling Trips in the Us, Canada, and Mexico
LeMond, Greg
Droussent, Claude
Paperback
$18.98
The Midlife Cyclist: The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy
Cavell, Phil
Paperback
$19.00
Cycling Across Oregon: Stories, Surprises & Revelations Along the State's Scenic Bikeways
Shryock, Dan
Paperback
$14.20
Backroad Bicycling in Western Massachusetts: 30 Rides in the Berkshires, Hampshire County, the Mohawk Trail, and the Pioneer Valley
Cantele, Andi Marie
Paperback
$22.99
Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides Japan: 35 Day Trips on Two Wheels Detailed Directions & Maps Covers Around Tokyo, Kansai and Shikoku
Hoy, Selena
Fong, Cherise
Fong, Todd
Paperback
$23.74
Best Bicycle Park & Rail Trails in Ontario - Volume 2: 60 Car Free, Off- Road Bike Trails Reviewed
Roitner, Dan
Paperback
$26.59
Best Bike Rides in New England: Backroad Routes for Cycling the Northeast States
Sobel, David
Paperback
$21.80
Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, Cycling's Greatest Champion
Fotheringham, William
Paperback
$18.99
Chainbreaker Bike Book: An Illustrated Manual of Radical Bicycle Maintenance, Culture, & History
Clark, Ethan
Jackson, Shelley Lynn
Paperback
$17.05
Cycling the Hudson and Champlain Valleys: A Guide to Art, History, and Nature Along the North-South Route of the Empire State Trail
Parks & Trails New York
Paperback
$25.60
The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero
Kranish, Michael
Paperback
$18.99
Rail-Trails Illinois, Indiana, & Ohio: The Definitive Guide to the Region's Top Multiuse Trails
Conservancy, Rails-To-Trails
Paperback
$20.85
The Story of the Tour de France, Volume 1: 1903-1975: How a Newspaper Promotion Became the Greatest Sporting Event in the World
McGann, Carol
McGann, Bill
Paperback
$24.94
Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Map Book: Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River Edition
Lucidmap Inc
Waterfront Regeneration Trust
Paperback
$35.94
That'll Never Work Here: Challenging the Myths Around Biking in a Winter City; The City Project, Book 2 Volume 2
Wiens, Patty
Paperback
$16.10
Rail-Trails Southern New England: The Definitive Guide to Multiuse Trails in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
Conservancy, Rails-To-Trails
Paperback
$17.05
Coastal Walks in Andalucia: The Best Hiking Trails Close to Andalucia's Mediterranean and Atlantic Coastlines
Hunter-Watts, Guy
Paperback
$26.55
Rail-Trails Pennsylvania: The Definitive Guide to the State's Top Multiuse Trails
Conservancy, Rails-To-Trails
Paperback
$20.85
Amc's Outdoor Adventures: Acadia National Park: Your Guide to the Best Hiking, Biking, and Paddling
Monkman, Marcy
Monkman, Jerry
Paperback
$21.80
Cycling the Islands, Updated Edition: A Guide to Scenic Routes on the San Juan and Gulf Islands
Crouch, John
Paperback
$23.75
Hut to Hut USA: The Complete Guide for Hikers, Bikers, and Skiers
Bradley, Laurel
Demas, Sam
Paperback
$28.45
Rail-Trails Minnesota: The Definitive Guide to the State's Best Multiuse Trails
Conservancy, Rails-To-Trails
Paperback
$16.10
Eddy Merckx - Out on His Own: 'The Cannibal' Through the Eyes of His Rivals and Teammates
Roger, Guy
Hardcover
$26.60
Electric Bike Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Maintaining, and Customizing Your E-Bike
Surge, Evan
Paperback
$25.19
Rail-Trails Southeast: The Definitive Guide to Multiuse Trails in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Paperback
$20.85
Full Gas Forever: A 40+ Cyclist's Guide to Riding Faster and Further
Clancy, Ed
Williamson, Lexie
Paperback
$24.70
Bikepacking Illustrated - Getting started with bikepacking
Anderson, Greg
Anderson, Rebecca Cary
Paperback
$29.99
The Cycling Addiction: Suffering, Speed and the Search for Meaning on Two Wheels
Cavell, Phil
Paperback
$22.80
Rail-Trails Mid-Atlantic: The Definitive Guide to Multiuse Trails in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia
Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
Paperback
$20.85
Rail-Trail Hall of Fame: A Selection of America's Premier Rail-Trails
Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
Paperback
$16.10
The Cycling Chef: Plant-Powered Performance: Vegan Recipes to Fuel Your Ride
Murchison, Alan
Hardcover
$32.30
Biking the Empire State Trail: A Guided Tour from Buffalo to Albany
McKeever, William
Hillman, Jennifer
Paperback
$16.15
Team 7-Eleven: How an Unsung Band of American Cyclists Took on the World and Won
Drake, Geoff
Ochowicz, Jim
Hardcover
$37.49
Build Your Own Klunker Turn Your Vintage Schwinn Bicycle into a 26" BMX Cruiser
Swike, Madeline G.
Swike, Tim A.
Paperback
$17.94
The Bicycling Big Book of Cycling for Beginners: Everything a new cyclist needs to know to gear up and start riding
Editors of Bicycling Magazine
Bortman, Tori
Paperback
$22.00
The Cycling Chef on the Go: Ride Day Recipes to Fuel Up, Replenish and Restore
Murchison, Alan
Hardcover
$28.50
A Ride Across America: A 4,000-Mile Adventure Through the Small Towns and Big Issues of the USA
Parker, Simon
Paperback
$16.16
Rail-Trails Michigan & Wisconsin: The Definitive Guide to the Region's Top Multiuse Trails
Conservancy, Rails-To-Trails
Paperback
From $8.99
The Bikepacking Bible: The Practical Guide to Self-Supported Adventure Cycling
Perry, Richard A.
Paperback
$18.99
Coffee First, Then the World: One Woman's Record-Breaking Pedal Around the Planet
Graham, Jenny
Paperback
$15.20
Bicycling Through Paradise: Historical Tours Around Cincinnati, Updated and Revised
Smythe, Kathleen
Hanlin, Chris
Paperback
$19.00
The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero
Kranish, Michael
Hardcover
$10.99
The Cycling Bible: The Cyclist's Guide to Technical, Physical and Mental Training and Bike Maintenance
Sidwells, Chris
Paperback
$26.55
The Slow Road to Tehran: A Revelatory Bike Ride Through Europe and the Middle East
Lowe, Rebecca
Paperback
$17.05
Why Your Bike Is Made In Asia: My career in bicycles as I watched two continents squander an industry
McGann, Bill
Paperback
$21.19
The Story of the Tour de France, Volume 2: 1976-2018: How a Newspaper Promotion Became the Greatest Sporting Event in the World
McGann, Bill
McGann, Carol
Paperback
$24.94
Rail-Trails New Jersey & New York: The Definitive Guide to the Region's Top Multiuse Trails
Conservancy, Rails-To-Trails
Paperback
$18.00
Endless Perfect Circles: Lessons from the little-known world of ultradistance cycling
Walker, Ian
Paperback
$14.25
The Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge: A Cartoon Self-Help Manual on Riding Technique and General Mountain Bike Craziness
Nealy, William
Paperback
$14.20
The Beginner's Guide to Ebikes: Everything you need to know about electric bikes, but were afraid to ask
Appleton, Steve M.
Paperback
$7.19
Backroad Bicycling in Wisconsin: 28 Scenic Tours Through Lakes, Forests, and Glacier-Carved C28 Scenic Tours Through Lakes, Forests, and Glacier-Carve
Hall, Scott
Hall, Jane E.
Paperback
$22.99
Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Map Book: Ontario's Southwest Edition
Waterfront Regeneration Trust
Lucidmap Inc
Paperback
$18.69
Bicycling Guide to the Lake Michigan Trail: A Complete Route Guide Around Lake Michigan
Robinson, Bob
Paperback
$23.94
Angel of the Mountains: The Curious Life of Charly Gaul, Cycling's Forgotten Superstar
Maunder, Paul
Paperback
$17.09
The Cyclist's Training Bible, 5th Ed.: The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide
Friel, Joe
Paperback
$25.60
Welcome to Pump Track Nation v2: How to build the best pump track on Earth - Yours
McCormack, Lee
Paperback
$33.60
Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides Italy: 50 Day Trips on Two Wheels Detailed Directions & Maps Covers Italian Lakes, Campania and the Amalfi Coast
Zinna, Angelo
McPherson, Amy
Ragg, Margherita
Paperback
$23.74
Ride and shine: How to become a successful indoor cycling (or group exercise) instructor
Ruprik, Izabela
Paperback
$16.24
The Haywire Heart: How Too Much Exercise Can Kill You, and What You Can Do to Protect Your Heart
Zinn, Lennard
Case, Chris
Mandrola, John
Paperback
$18.95