Tour de France, Stage 16

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My route to see the Tour de France, Tarbes to Col du Tourmalet, France

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Montgaillard, France

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Beginning of the climb, Cabadur, France

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Artigues, France

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Near La Mongie, France

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Into the clouds, Col du Tourmalet, France

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Col du Tourmalet, France

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Camping at Col du Tourmalet, France

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Sunrise at Col du Tourmalet, France

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Toby and Bill searching for the best view at Col du Tourmalet, France

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Gendarmarie, Col du Tourmalet, France

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Thomas Voeckler narrowly beating Brice Feillu to reach Col du Tourmalet first, France

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Thomas Voeckler & Brice Feillu prepare to descend, Col du Tourmalet, France

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The peloton round the final hairpin before the top, Col du Tourmalet, France

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One of many riders broken by the Col du Tourmalet, France

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Packed and ready, Col du Tourmalet, France


Descent from Col du Tourmalet