The Science of the Tour de France

James Witts takes us on a ride into the science of the modern Tour de France peloton to find out how today’s elite cyclists gain the advantage--physically, mentally, and mechanically.

The Science of the Tour de France reveals and explains the application of science at the world's biggest bike race. The Tour de France is a massive draw--many fans enjoy other cycling events, but it's the Tour de France that holds the biggest fascination.

But this is no dry first-person roundup of the latest research. Witts talks to the stars--Kittel, Cav, Froome--and the teams around them to dissect how current thinking is burying the historical demons of doping. Marrying scientific evidence and real-life accounts, and featuring many interviews, this book is unlike other contemporary books on cycling and science and will be sure to break out from the pack.

James Witts has a background in sports science and is a writer for a number of magazines, including Cyclist, 220 Triathlon, Runner’s World, Men’s Health, and GQ. He lives in Bristol.