From Cyclist.co.uk
We all know that the mountains are the main attraction at the Tour de France. Not only do the peaks of the Alps and Pyrenees tend to decide the state of play in the fight for the yellow jersey, but they’re also where the iconic polka dot jersey is won.
Alpe d’Huez, Mont Ventoux and the Col du Tourmalet are among the most famous names in the Tour de France’s illustrious list of iconic climbs. However, each year the organisers try to spice things up by discovering new places and revisiting old favourites.
We’ll have to wait until Stage 10 of this year’s race for the first proper mountain test. However from there the race is loaded with spiky profiles. In total there are seven designated mountain stages, one of which is a time-trial. To add to the GC intrigue, all seven of these days are uphill finishes.
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