by Chris Sidwells · Collins · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780007433247
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«A Race for Madmen» is Chris Sidwells' historical essay on the Tour de France, published by Collins in paperback (336 pages, in English).
The book narrates the evolution of the Tour de France and its link with the country: the race travels through towns and cities and is part of everyday life. Sidwells analyses tactics, bicycle technology and rider preparation, profiles winners and historical figures, and reviews awards such as the mountains classification and the race's traditions.
Non-fiction work published on 9 June 2011 and framed in sports and recreation and history.
It is suitable for readers interested in sport and history, not just cycling fans; Sidwells is a specialist journalist.
b. Harworth, 1956; competitive cyclist; Open. Univ. degree in geology; spent 10 years in the police force; lives in Cornwall
