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 & profile) length height & 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 & internet coverage & all over the UK & Europe a growing number of people are taking to their bikes & rising to the challenge of Europe's most hallowed climbs Mountain High is a book is for cyclists of all interests & abilities
- from experienced club racers to enthusiastic amateurs who might just want to take on one great cycle challenge Packed with practical route information & advice on each climb Daniel Friebe's beautifully written text explains why each mountain pass merits inclusion in the top 50 with superb descriptions of the majestic scenery the heroic deeds of cycling's legendary riders or the sheer endeavour & exhilaration of reaching the summit With over 250 specially commissioned photographs taken by specialist cycling photographer Pete Goding this really is the ultimate guide to Europe's 50 best climbs Featured rides include Tour de France icons Alpe d' Huez Col du Galibier Mont Ventoux Col de l' Izoard & Col du Tourmalet; the Passo dello Stelvio Passo Fedaia Le Tre Cime di Lavaredo & other sacred summits from the Giro d' Italia; plus Spain's formidable Alto de l' Angliru Austria's Grossglockner & forty more mountain legends