Tour Team Triumphs

"Tour Team Triumphs" explores the intricate team strategies behind victories in the Tour de France, cycling's most iconic race. It traces the evolution of team tactics from the Tour's early days to the present, highlighting how superior strategy, adaptable to changing race conditions, is a key predictor of success. The book looks at the rise of specialized rider roles like domestiques and their impact, using data to quantify contributions traditionally overshadowed by individual champions.

The book analyzes official race statistics, team documentation, and interviews to demonstrate how data-driven insights can optimize team composition and tactical execution. For example, early teams often saw internal rivalries, while modern teams utilize highly structured, data-informed approaches. By combining sports history with sports management and data analytics, "Tour Team Triumphs" provides a unique perspective valuable for cycling enthusiasts, coaches, and sports analysts alike.

The book begins by establishing fundamental concepts of team strategy in professional cycling. It progresses by examining the evolution of team tactics and then quantifying rider contributions through statistical analysis. The book culminates by synthesizing findings and providing a framework for understanding the strategic elements that have consistently enabled teams to triumph in the Tour de France.

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Translators: AI

Release date

Ebook: 15 February 2025