Last Updated: March 24, 2026 The Col du Tourmalet is the single most iconic climb in the history of bicycle racing. Nestled high in the thinning air of the French Pyrenees lies a thin ribbon of tarmac straddling two of its greatest peaks, a jagged grey scar carved into a sea of green. Countless champions … Continue reading Col Du Tourmalet: Cyclist’s Guide To A Legendary Climb