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

4 thoughts on “Tour de France, Stage 16

  1. Great photos Tapio. Don’t let Instagram distract you from uploading to your blog. The photos here are much nicer for viewing. How is your bike and gear holding up.

    • Thanks. There is an update coming. For the most part stuff is holding together. I will buy some Ortlieb panniers if I do another extended tour. The Deuter ones are splitting at the seams. A little bit of gaff tape to ensure waterproofedness. Oh, and the laptop is dying, so I’m heading towards Montpellier to have it looked at.

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