Terrifying Mont Ventoux ready to create the unexpected again in Tour de France
The article discusses the iconic Mont Ventoux, a challenging climb in the Tour de France, which has a history of creating unexpected and dramatic moments in the race. The author notes that over the decades, generations of cyclists have faced the "Bald Mountain," which has witnessed tragic events like the death of British cyclist Tom Simpson, as well as bizarre incidents, such as Chris Froome's run up the mountain. The article suggests that the riders in the 2023 Tour de France will once again have to confront the daunting challenge of Mont Ventoux, where the scenario is often the same, with a dominant rider like Tadej Pogacar leading the race, but the mountain still manages to produce unexpected outcomes, as seen in the 2021 Tour when Wout van Aert won out of a breakaway.
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