Pete Goding

"Ascensiones Míticas" recoge 50 de las escaladas legendarias de toda Europa: escenarios de heroísmo deportivo, maravillas de la naturaleza, lugares de peregrinaje que todo ciclista o aficionado al ciclismo desea poder visitar y conquistar algun dia. Cada capitulo viene acompañado de espectaculares fotografias, mapas, graficos y consejos practicos para cada ascension.

Hombre polifacetico y de extraordinario talento, Cecil Beaton fue un exitoso diseñador teatral, escritor y fotógrafo de moda y sociedad. El secreto de su exito residía, seguramente, en su habilidad para capturar mediante la fotografia epocas enteras, como si fuera el maestro de ceremonias del Imperio Britanico.

The hidden gems of Europes best roads and passes, from the authors of the hugely successful Mountain High.Following the success of Mountain High: Europes Greatest Cycle Climbs comes a volume focusing on the continents lesser-known, challenging and spectacular mountain roads and passes. From the heights of the Otztal Glacier Road in Austria to the secret side of the legendary Alpe dHuez, Mountain Higher: Europes Extreme, Undiscovered and Unforgettable Cycle Climbs explores 50 soon-to-be cult locations and captures stunning scenery from off the beaten track. Featuring the technical details (maps, profiles, lengths, heights) that made Mountain High an indispensable reference book, as well as dynamic descriptions of the routes themselves and Pete Godings breathtaking photography, this book is a stylish and practical guide to the hidden gems that every true cycling enthusiast needs to know about.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS Mountain High is a book for cyclists of all interests and abilities - from experienced club racers to enthusiastic amateurs looking for the worlds greatest cycle challenge. Packed with practical route information and advice on each climb, Daniel Friebes 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 cyclings legendary riders or the sheer endeavour and 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 Europes 50 best climbs.Featured rides include: Tour de France icons Alpe dHuez, Col du Galibier, Mont Ventoux, Col de lIzoard and Col du Tourmalet; the Passo dello Stelvio, Passo Fedaia, Le Tre Cime di Lavaredo and other sacred summits from the Giro dItalia; plus Spains formidable Alto de lAngliru, Austrias Grossglockner and forty more mountain legends.

Desde la altitud asfixiante de la carretera del glaciar de Ötztal en Austria hasta las montañas checas donde las brujas se reúnen para celebrar sus aquelarres, pasando por el lado «secreto» del legen