This comprehensive volume offers an in-depth exploration of the race's history, complete with detailed maps of each edition. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the sport, this book is a must-have guide to cycling's most prestigious event.

Now fully revised and updated, Mapping Le Tour features a map of each edition of the Tour de France along with photographs, text on the history of the race, and lists of the stages, winners and key statistics, making it essential reading for any cycling fan. Each race map is enriched with essential statistics, including race and stage distances, highest points, the number of starters and finishers, average speeds, and jersey winners.

Moreover, many of Le Tour’s iconic locations are placed under the spotlight, offering readers a unique perspective on the places that have shaped the race's legacy. These sections offer readers unique insights into the landscapes and towns that have become synonymous with the race, adding layers of cultural and geographical context to the Tour's storied narrative.

Whether you're a seasoned cycling aficionado or a newcomer to the sport, this book celebrates the enduring spirit, fierce competition, and breathtaking beauty of the Tour de France. It is an essential addition to any cycling fan's library, providing a deeper appreciation for the race's pivotal moments and the heroes who have graced its stages.

“Mapping Le Tour is chock full of stories and beautiful pictures of the last century of this great race.” BBC Radio 5Live

"In a year that has seen an abundance of new Tour books hitting the bookshop shelves … Mapping Le Tour is, without the shadow of a doubt, my favourite." podiumcafe.com

"Mapping Le Tour is a fascinating document of the Tour de France, underpinned by Ellis Bacon's lively and entertaining text, stacks of essential stats and, of course, those full scale maps and excellent photographs." Wheelsuckers

"a beautifully illustrated biography of the race" Living France

Ellis Bacon is one of Britain’s most experienced cycling journalists. He is the former deputy editor of Procycling magazine, and has written extensively for Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport. He is also co-editor of The Cycling Anthology, and this is his second book for HarperCollins, following on from World’s Ultimate Cycling Races.