1923

Ned Boulting

When cycling commentator Ned Boulting bought a length of Pathé news film featuring a stage of the Tour de France from 1923 he set about learning everything he could about it - taking him on an intriguing journey that encompasses travelogue, history and detective story. In the autumn of 2020 Ned Boulting (ITV head cycling commentator and Tour de France obsessive) bought a length of Pathé news film from a London auction house. All he knew was it was film from the Tour de France, a long time ago. Once restored it became clear it was a short sequence of shots from stage 4 of the 1923 Tour de France. No longer than 2.5 minutes long, it featured half a dozen sequences, including a lone rider crossing a bridge. Ned set about learning everything he could about the sequence - studying each frame, face and building - until he had squeezed the meaning from it.

Author(s): Boulting, Ned
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 04/07/2024
Pagination: 284 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Published By: Bloomsbury Sport
Book Classification: Cycling: general & touring|Travel writing|Sporting events & management|History of sport|Cycle racing
Dimensions: 196x128x20
Weight: 220
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781399401586