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Angliru

Steepest cycling climbs lead image (images Steve Thomas and Richard Peploe

The steepest and hardest cycling climbs in the world — fearsome road gradients to put on your bike trip bucket list

If you really want to test yourself on the bike, luckily there are countless horrifying hills on the planet that would have even the hardiest climbers begging for an extra gear

Wed, Jan 10, 2024 15:40
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“Brutal” new 20% monster climb rumoured for next year’s Vuelta a España

Race director Javier Guillén has promised a "spectacular" and "very mountainous" route, with summit finishes atop the Angliru and Tourmalet also touted

Tue, Dec 13, 2022 11:32
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The Angliru – pro cycling’s toughest climb? – set to feature in 2020 Vuelta (+ video of Contador’s swansong win))

Last appearance in Spanish Grand Tour saw Froome seal overall and Contador close career with stage win

Sat, Nov 30, 2019 19:09
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Video: “Bloody hell, Mum. Thanks.” Cyclist reacts to parental “advice” as he tackles the Angliru

Footage goes viral in Spain - "This mother is every mother"

Thu, May 25, 2017 11:15
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Vuelta 2012 S21 Alberto Contador on his way to victory in Madrid (copyright Unipublic:Graham Watson)

Vuelta 2013 route announced (+ flythrough video)

Another tough route in prospect for Spanish Grand Tour with potentially decisive penultimate day on the Angliru

Sat, Jan 12, 2013 13:06
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Vuelta Stage 15: Cobo takes the leader’s jersey on the Angliru as Wiggins flags

Spaniard's attack puts rivals in trouble, Chris Froome holds on to remain second overall

Sun, Sep 04, 2011 15:45
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