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Essential Books These 6 items are available for $117, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXFRN375)		  
Pop-up Tour De France, The World's Greatest Bike Race  •  Pamela Pease
SPORT •  2009 •  HARD COVER
The enterprising Pamela Pease, devoted practioner of the moveable book presents a delightful and informative history, guide and celebration of the 200 cyclists in the Tour de France. With popup cyclists, mountains, a glossary of participants, guide to all the whole support team and more. In the pages of this book readers follow the Tour competitors through the French countryside, up into the Alps, and onto the streets of Paris for the final sprint for the finish line. Along the way, enjoy an intro to cycling history and learn how riders train, strategize, and collaborate in pursuit of the coveted Yellow Jersey. For ages nine and up, you don't have to be a kid to appreciate the art and industry of Ms. Pease's latest creation. Produced in conjunction with the Tour de France. (FRN831, $36.00)		   Pop-up Tour De France, The World's Greatest Bike Race
French Revolutions, Cycling the Tour De France  •  Tim Moore
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 277 PAGES
In this ill-advised escapade, British humorist, travel writer -- and woefully inexperienced cyclist -- Moore (Frost on my Moustache) tackles the Tour de France. His lightweight account is great fun and you can't help but admire his determination. He didn't actually compete in the race, but he did finish (several weeks ahead of the actual event) the entire course. Apart from making hilarious fun of himself, Moore includes extended riffs on the history of the race and some its more famous personalities, wacky travelogue, and brief character sketches of headstrong proprietresses and shop clerks. (FRN387, $15.99)		   French Revolutions, Cycling the Tour De France
The Discovery of France  •  Graham Robb
HISTORY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 480 PAGES
Winner of the 2008 Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize, Robb's erudite portrait, the result of time both in the library and on his bicycle, marvelously illuminates the rural byways, history and charting of France. (FRN770, $17.95)		   The Discovery of France
Cycle Touring In France  •  Stephen Fox
GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER
A compact, practical guide to eight week and two-week bicycle tours, including routes through Brittany, Picardy, Alsace, Auvergne/Languedoc, Provence, Dordogne/Lot, the Alps and Pyrenees. (FRN686, $19.95)		   Cycle Touring In France
Tour De France Travel Guide  •  Graham Watson
GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 342 PAGES
In his over 30 years of following and photographing the race, Graham Watson has mastered the Tour de France's daily challenges. He shares his insights in this beautifully illustrated guidebook, making it simple to see the race while treating readers to tips on how to enjoy everything that France has to offer. With tips on planning, reservations, hotels -- and coping with crowds. (FRN832, $24.95)		   Tour De France Travel Guide
France Bicycling Map 906  •  Institut Geographique National
MAP
This country map shows Randonnees a Velo thoughout France at a scale of 1:1,000,000. Two Sides. 40x48 inches. (FRN685, $12.95)		   France Bicycling Map 906



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