Mountain High
Europe's 50 Greatest Cycle Climbs
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2011
Summary
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2012
This is the first book to cover in detail Europe’s 50 greatest climbs, including detail on the actual route (with maps and profile), length, height, and compelling descriptions focussing on all the main points of interest along the route.
Cycling has grown massively in popularity in recent years. The Tour de France draws huge audiences to the TV and internet coverage and all over the UK and Europe a growing n…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857386243 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0857386247 |
| Author: | Daniel Friebe, Pete Goding |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2011 |
| Weight: | 1.45kg |
| Dimensions: | 296mm x 259mm x 22mm |
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Critics Review
‘you’ll love Daniel Friebe’s new book, Mountain High’ Mail on Sunday.
‘at first you’re sucked into the breathtaking photography, but after a while you realise it’s the words that have truly captured your imagination … If this doesn’t make you want to don Lycra and clip into your pedals, nothing will’ London Cyclist. * London Cyclist *‘comprehensive, stat-filled route profiles, sumptuous photography and evocative writing … Pete Goding’s photography is stunning’ Outdoor Fitness. * Outdoor Fitness *‘This showcase of Europe’s 50 greatest cycle climbs is nicely illustrated and packed full of information’ Amateur Photographer. * Amateur Photographer *‘you’ll love Daniel Friebe’s new book, Mountain High’ Mail on Sunday. * Mail on Sunday *
About The Author
Daniel Friebe
Daniel Friebe (Author)
Daniel Friebe is one of Britain’s leading cycling journalists and a veteran of sixteen Tours de France. Daniel has written numerous books on cycling and collaborated with cycling superstar Mark Cavendish on two autobiographies, Boy Racer and At Speed. He is a co-founder and co-host of the award-winning Cycling Podcast. Since 2016, Daniel has also worked as ITV Sport’s on-the-ground reporter at the Tour de France and other major races.
Pete Goding (Author)
Pete Goding has travelled the world photographing landscapes, people, culture and international sport for a wide range of clients, including; Men’s Health, The Times and the award winning Cyclist Magazine. His unique perspective and outstanding understanding of light and landscape have captured everywhere from the jungles of Vietnam to the fjords of Norway. He has photographed every Tour de France since 2006 and has published intimate, dramatic and exclusive portraits of high profile figures such as Chris Froome and Sir Bradley Wiggins. Currently represented by the UK Press Association for his sports-news content, Pete’s images of travel, culture and sport can be seen displayed across book and national newspaper covers, photographic exhibitions and advertisements.
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