num_pages: 160
description: The mountain stages is where the real battles of the Tour de France are won and lost. Besides, the mountains make the most dramatic backdrops for those battles.This book takes a look at the long history of mountain stages in the Tour and the important role they've played in the careers of the eventual Tour winners.The book is illustrated with 130 historic photographs printed in duotone.
language: English
title: Ascent: The Mountains of the Tour de France
titlecomplete: Ascent: The Mountains of the Tour de France
genres: Cycling
ratings_count: 10
publisher: Van der Plas/Cycle Publishing