The Sweat of the Gods : Myths and Legends of Bicycle Racing

By (author) Maso, Benjo; Translated by Horn, Michiel

For a century professional cycle racing on the Continent has been shaped by a complex relationship between three groups: newspapers and television which organised the races and reported them; industry which sponsored the teams of riders; and the riders themselves. They have always needed each other but, because their interests are different, they have continually been in conflict with one another. The one interest they do share is in endowing cycle racing with its unique character - its emphasis on heroism and an extraordinary willingness on the part of the rider to suffer. So, the stories about the races and the riders have always been somewhat taller than the reality. In this most elegant and insightful book, Dutch sociologist Benjo Maso identifies the truth behind the legends of cycle racing, and the Tour de France in particular, as he effortlessly weaves this compelling history of the sport.

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書名 The Sweat of the Gods : Myths and Legends of Bicycle Racing
著作者等 Horn, Michiel
Maso, Benjo
書名別名 Myths and Legends of Bicycle Racing
出版元 Mousehold Press
刊行年月 2005.06.21
ページ数 166p
大きさ H210 x W148
ISBN 9781874739371
言語 英語
原文言語 オランダ語
出版国 イギリス
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