Published by 5 Continents Editions in 2006, “Tours of the World” is a visually stunning exploration of international cycling by photographer Paolo Pellizzari. Over a three-year period, Pellizzari followed eighteen major cycling tours across diverse nations, including Chile, Syria, Ireland, and France. Supported by the International Cycling Union, the book presents ninety vibrant color photographs that transcend typical sports journalism. Pellizzari focuses on the “human landscape”—the vast, enthusiastic crowds and the varied natural topographies that frame the races. Influenced by German panoramic photography, the images capture the grit, beauty, and communal spirit of one of the world’s most popular sports, making it a vital document for both cycling enthusiasts and fans of contemporary documentary photography.
