Montée du Géant du Tourmalet

by velopeloton on June 4, 2011 · 2 comments

It is the 4th of June, right? 3c on the Tourmalet with pouring rain to mark the start of the summer season. The Giant of the Tourmalet has returned. 1200 riders or there about started the ride, only a few hundred made it all the way.

Giant of the Tourmalet

Giant of the Tourmalet returns, lead up the mountain by Big Mig.

Miguel Indurain

Miguel Indurain

First rider to the summit - John Freiberg

First rider to the summit - John Freiberg.

View the full photo gallery of Montée du Géant du Tourmalet 2011.

Donkey - La Mongie

Favorite photo of the day. Sheltering from the rain in La Mongie.

Géant du Tourmalet

Géant du Tourmalet - Giant of the Tourmalet. Arrives at the summit.

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Tagged as: 2011, Col du Tourmalet, cols, Cycling, riders, Summer

  • bo peralejo

    Hi Paddy. Cant wait for July !

  • http://www.PedalDancer.com Karen Rakestraw

    Loved seeing this post and your great story in pictures. Thanks Paddy.

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