2005 Tour De France Armstrong's Farewell

The Tour de France's mix of superstars like Lance Armstrong, and white-knuckle cycling through some of Europe's most beautiful -- and extreme -- terrain has made the race for the yellow jersey a seminal event in world sports. In this popular annual guide, John Wilcockson of and Andrew Hood "VeloNews, in collaboration with expert photographers, captures the grit and glory of the three-week race, including what makes 2005 unique: Armstrong's attempt at a record-breaking seventh consecutive win. The book begins with follow-up coverage from last year's race to bring readers up to date. An overview of the course, the race, and the contestants is followed by a stage-by-stage, race-by-race account of the Tour, including a course map with stage elevations, race descriptions, anecdotes, and a complete list of finishers. Dramatic color images by renowned cycling photographer Graham Watson and others bring this exciting event to life from start to finish.Wilcockson, John is the author of '2005 Tour De France Armstrong's Farewell' with ISBN 9781931382687 and ISBN 1931382689.