![]() My mates didn't do this last bit, so technically didn't do the climb !Īccording to many professional cyclists, this climb is the toughest in current cycling and in the Tour of Spain. Now, the climbing is done, but there is a sort section of easy descent around the mountain that takes you to the car park and the official end of the climb. And you know you're in for a battle when you see a section where the average is 13%, and you're relieved it's easing off!Īs you crest the rise (with some great views behind you) you think you're at the end. ![]() If you don't have the right gearing, you will end up stopping and it's almost impossible to get back on and start riding again. You need you easiest gearing (my 30 cassette broke and could only use a 28!). I like to think that climbs are as difficult as you choose to make them. Now it's narrow, steep and a bumpy surface covered in cow crap! Then the second section hits and you're smacked in the face almost immediately with the gradient, as well as the change in road surface. The first 'easy' section is on good roads, at a fairly steady gradient (around 7% / 8%), and you're settling in and wondering what the fuss is all about. The only reason I travelled to this area was to take on Angliru.ĭefinite climb of two halves. Without a doubt, the hardest climb I have done.
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