Top 10 Greatest Tour De France Climbs
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The mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees are where Tour legends are made and broken. We reveal 10 of the best. Click here to subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Here at GCN, we get excited whenever one or several of these climbs gets included in the route of the Tour de France. From Alpine passes like the Galibier to the harsh, lunar landscapes of Mont Ventoux, all of these climbs have witnessed some epic battles over the years. What's your favourite climb of the Tour de France and why? Leave us a comment and let us know! Music: Fort Fairfield - Danziger Strasse: http://gcn.eu/18QXtLV Tree Star Moon - Beginnings: http://gcn.eu/1nCoagO Buy GCN cycling kit - USA: http://gcn.eu/GCNkitUSA Rest of World: http://gcn.eu/gcncyclingkit Get GCN T-Shirts and hoodies: http://gcn.eu/buy_GCN_stuff Photos: © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ & ©Tim De Waele / http://www.tdwsport.com About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Santini cycling kit: http://gcn.eu/BuyGCNKitYT Kask helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S Garmin: http://gcn.eu/1GtylOY SCOTT bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Btx0Bj Ridley bikes: http://gcn.eu/1EDbfPy Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Oge4gz YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW Leave us a comment below!
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I think la Bastille in Grenoble has also been in the Tour the France and it can be Super Steep.
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The col d'Aspin is one of less difficult, but one of the most beautiful.
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Hautecam is a classic deadens climb.
Plan de beret
Superbag at Luchon -
Platuea de Beille is really hard
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Luz Ardiden must be in the list !! never will forget the best stage in cycling history luz ardiden 2003 :)
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What about Hautacam ( where Indurain was finally unseated from his Tour de France throne o where "he, who should not be named" pretty much sealed his second Tour de France "victory" or where Nibali put everyone to shame in 2014?
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Joux Plan. Bring on L'etape this year!!!
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What does the average % mean?
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Good selection but I can´t understand why adding Plateau de Beille (10) and specially Le Planche des belles filles (5)..there are climbs like Hautacam,Glandon,La Croix de Fer,Iseran,Orcieres Merlette,Joux Plane,Iseran..which have more personality and are much more important in the Tour de France history.
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could you say La Planche des Belles Filles again....or at all??
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the secret race
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Col du Mont du Chat in the Alps. 14.3km at 8.9% in average ! Used by the TdF only once in 1974.
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I love GCN !!!
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Puy de Dome? Not been used in the tour for years but never lacks drama.
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The Lacetes.
Short, sweet, steep and very narrow. A classic -
I'm a real fan of your work. You keep it light, fun and quick! That being said, why, when you do your "Top 10" lists do you start with #1? After I see #1, I check out. Keep us engaged by starting with 10 and finishing with 1, no?
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I think the Port de Balès should be in there instead of the Peyresourde but I acknowledge the Peyresourde has been included a lot more.
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Well, I only have my bike for not even a year (I got hooked after crawling up the calibier on a rental bike...). So personally, definitely the calibier!
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Col de Joly what a view,!
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What do they do with these bikes after the race or when they are outdated? Is there a secondary market?
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