Today was the last of out Etape du Tour reccee. It was a better day than it looks in these photos. Frank Schleck was spotted training on Col du Soulor today, not by me so no photos.
Col du Soulor 4km from summit.
Nick Dodds on the Col du Soulor.
Nick Dodds from London, England on the Col du Soulor. Nick is a producer for Sky Sports and will be part of a 120 rider Sky team for the Etape du Tour. They are all getting the same kit as the Pro Tour riders with their names on them! How cool is that?
Nick Dodds
Vulture circle above the cyclists on the Col du Soulor.
Route Barrée. The road from Col du Soulor to Col d'Aubisque remains closed.
Nick Dodds approaches the Col du Soulor summit. Its not laughter, its pain.
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