Great Cycling Climbs condenses the comprehensive information from the Rapha guides to the Alps into a more accessible and affordable format, retaining most of the original content but omitting some areas and historical details. The book is a valuable resource for cyclists seeking detailed information on Alpine climbs, though it lacks updates on new climbs.
Great Cycling Climbs offers cyclists a condensed yet comprehensive guide to the well-known Alpine climbs, drawing from the two Rapha guides to the Alps. The book retains most of the valuable information from the originals, such as detailed descriptions and images, but in a more manageable and economical format. While it covers 81 climbs in detail, it omits some fringe regions and historical details, which might be a concern for those interested in specific climbs or the broader context. The book is an excellent resource for cyclists looking to explore the Alps, though it lacks updates on new climbs that have gained prominence in recent years.
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The descriptions of each climb have been carried over from the Rapha books, and have generally been shortened by reducing coverage of the military or religious history
Given that this book is an edited version of existing material, there are no new climbs