Roule Britannia

Zusatztext

<p>In 2012 Bradley Wiggins made history by becoming the first Briton ever to win the Tour de France. His compatirot Chris Froome came second while fellow Brits, the 'fastest man on earth' Mark Cavendish and reformed doper David Millar, made sure that between them Britain accounted for 7 of a possible 21 stage wins. Great Britain had conquered the Tour de France.</p><p>In<i>Roule Britannia</i>, number one bestselling author William Fotheringham, charts British cycling's rise to the top. From the early days of Brian Robinson to Bradley Wiggins's dominant ride via Tom Simpson, Robert Millar, Chris Boardman and many others,<i>Roule Britannia</i>celebrates a nation's love affair with the greatest race of all.</p>

Autorenportrait

William Fotheringham writes for the Guardian and Observer on cycling and rugby. A racing cyclist and launch editor of<i>procycling</i>and<i>Cycle Sport</i>magazines, he has reported on over twenty Tours de France. He is the number one bestselling author of<i>Merckx: Half Man, Half Bike</i>and is the critically lauded author of<i>Fallen Angel</i>,<i>Roule Britannia</i>, and<i>Put Me Back on My Bike</i>, which<i>Vélo</i>magazine called 'The best cycling biography ever written.

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