400m of climbing as the riders head east from Muret. The wind too, will be an ever-present danger, not just for the fastmen but the GC riders too. Stage 16: Montpellier to Mont Ventoux (172km ...
At almost 6,000 feet above sea level, Mont Ventoux is regarded as being a challenge for any cyclist. Often described as cycling in an oven, both sun and heat are reflected from the almost-white ...
Peugeot Sport conducted an extensive test programme of its Pikes Peak 208 T16 at Mont Ventoux; one of the most legendary stages of the famous Tour de France cycle race.