A rip-roaring journey through 105 years of the world's toughest race, this riotous tale of bad blood, bitter pills and tough nuts provides a detailed and entertaining history of the Tour De France. Rendell's vivid narrative chronologically combines the Tour's golden legends with tales from its dark side, capturing the indomitable, inimitable spirit of the race. '...a brisk solo breakaway through a history littered with bad behaviour...' "Independent"