Roule Britannia

Great Britain and the Tour de France

William Fotheringham

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Yellow Jersey Press
15 December 2012

Biography: sport; Cycling

William Fotheringham's critically acclaimed history of Britons in the Tour de France now fully revised and updated to include Bradley Wiggins 2012 victory.

How did Great Britain conquer the Tour de France?

In 2012 Bradley Wiggins made history by becoming the first Briton ever to win the Tour de France. His compatriot 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. The golden era of British cycling had begun.

In Roule Britannia, number one bestselling author William Fotheringham, charts British cycling's rise to the top and provides us with the definitive account of the nation's Tour de France achievements through exclusive interviews with and profiles of cycling champions - from the early days of Brian Robinson to Bradley Wiggins's dominant ride via Tom Simpson, Robert Millar, Chris Boardman and many others, Roule Britannia celebrates a nation's love affair with the greatest race of all.

'Brilliant...tells each story with passion and sensitivity' Sunday Times

By: William Fotheringham
Imprint: Yellow Jersey Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 304g
ISBN: 9780224092104
ISBN 10: 0224092103
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 15 December 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Reviews for Roule Britannia: Great Britain and the Tour de France

William Fothering's book is painstakingly researched and gives a fascinating insight into the workings of the Tour. * The Independent * Highly readable * Daily Mail * Painstakingly resarched...a fascinating insight * Independent * Brilliant...tells each story with passion and sensitivity * Sunday Times *