Europe's Fiercest Hill Climb Is Also The Tour De France's Road To Hell

Europe's Fiercest Hill Climb Is Also The Tour De France's Road To Hell

Stage 16 features a brutal 106-mile ride ending at the summit of Mont Ventoux and the fan-favorite torture test used to be one of Europe's toughest hill climbs.

Europe's Fiercest Hill Climb Is Also The Tour De France's Road To Hell - Data Intelligence

Photo And Co/Getty Images The Tour de France sets off on its annual three-week-long odyssey on Saturday. The iconic bicycle race is as grueling as it is famous; it will take this year’s eventual winner at least 80 hours to pedal the entire 2,075-mile distance. The 112th Tour’s route also includes 32.5 miles in total altitude gain, nearly six times the elevation of Mount Everest. However, I have already circled a single day on the schedule. Stag…