Mont Ventoux

It's the best we've probably got in this country, but nothing much can prepare you for the Alps or Pyranees. Having said that, the kilotogo Peaks ride looks pretty fearsome.

Holme Moss:

Ventoux:

Climbybike.com is awesome.

oh, fuck!

someone just posted this on my facebook:

"To put it in perspective:

First 3.5 miles are like the Cat & Fiddle. It's essentially like the first half going up from the Macc Direction.

Then it's 11 miles of 9% - 3 times harder than the Cat & Fiddle and 50% longer!... Read more

Good luck!"