Mont Ventoux

EF Education-EasyPost dominates the action on cycling's most famous mountain.

The Italian soars to inaugural women's victory as teammate Evita Muzic claims third place.

Chris Froome to miss race after falling ill at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Few mountains evoke such respect and produce such spectacle as the 'géant de Provence.'

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Before the 2019 Tour de France, Van Aert rode all three sides of Mont Ventoux in a day, notching KOMs along the way.

To capture the truly unique nature of a bike race on this climb can be difficult.

Watch the stunning stage 11 victory that came after two ascents of Mont Ventoux.

After sprinting against Mark Cavendish on stage 10, Wout van Aert wins over Mont Ventoux on stage 11. Where is the limit for the Belgian and can he be a future GC contender?

The 2016 Tour de France ascent of the Mont Ventoux will go down as one of the most chaotic in its history. VeloNews takes a look behind the scenes of that memorable day.

The hardest part about Velo Roussillon is getting an invitation to the week-long camp.

Photojournalist James Startt recounts a unique experience when photographing two ascents of Mont Ventoux.

Movistar went 1-3 on the podium with Enric Mas rolling across the line just behind Oscar Rodríguez.

Here's what to watch in men's and women's pro cycling this week.

First held in 2019, this is already a stand-out in our minds.

Double ascent of Mont Ventoux and first touch with Pyrénées on tap.

There is no ski resort at the summit, make it a truly special climb as cyclists climb alone, against nature.

James Startt recalls how Ventoux isn't always the star when the peloton races in Provence.

2021 Tour de France includes two climbs of Mont Ventoux in stage 11 but will not finish on summit.

Tom Simpson died scaling this mountain, but other names associated with its moonscape have met happier fates.

The Russian riding for Astana Pro Team bests Nairo Quintana by nearly two minutes.

Nairo Quintana and Miguel Ángel López will both use the Mont Ventoux Challenge as a build-in race for the Tour de France.

Pro cycling returns with a busy week that includes Milano-Torino, the Tour of Poland, Milano-Sanremo, and other major events.

The second edition of the Mont Ventoux one-day race packs in 4,000 meters of vertical on the 'Géant de Provence.'

The Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge and the Tour de l’Ain provide the perfect preparation for riders gearing up for the Tour de France.

Nairo Quintana won the Tour de la Provence on the back of a record-setting performance on Mont Ventoux, making the famous ascent faster than any cyclist in history.

Photographer James Startt captured the peloton's ascent up Mont Ventoux during Saturday's third stage at le Tour de la Provence. Nairo Quintana was motivated to win for his new team, Arkea Samsic, and the Colombian did not disappoint.

The new Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge will send pro riders racing up the Giant of Provence this coming Monday

From the shortened course to the costumes to the now-infamous crash, Mont Ventoux was one of the Tour's most memorable stages.

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Though stage 12's Mont Ventoux finish is shorter, it will still be hard. The Tour de France, however, is now lacking something iconic.

The mythical Mont Ventoux is the hardest climb in France. Tour favorites will ride for glory — and yellow — in stage 12.

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Climb the lesser-known side of the Giant of Provence, the Malaucène side of Mont Ventoux in France, an epic 21.4km ascent.

At 21.8km long, with an average gradient of 7.4 percent, the Giant of Provence delivers as one of France's most difficult and epic climbs

GCN takes on the giant of Provence in the latest edition of the Epic Climbs series

The French welcomed the 100th Tour to its high point on Sunday as the nation celebrated Le quatorze juillet

Riders used a mix of gear for Sunday's ascent of Mont Ventoux, a difficult HC climb at the end of stage 15

The way today's peloton races suggests it's cleaner and healthier. Still, taking Froome's dominance at face value requires a leap of faith

Caley Fretz examines Bauke Mollema's Giant Propel Advanced SL0

Casey B. Gibson snaps the contest on the climb to Mont Ventoux

Contador says there is still "a lot of racing to come, we'll just see what happens." But he's running out of road

Live replay: Stage 15 of the 2013 Tour de France was a battle on Mont Ventoux

Rising high above Provence, Mont Ventoux is awaiting the 100th Tour and its steep, exposed shoulder will see a violent duel on Sunday

Tour organizers hope to break through the shadows of the Armstrong Affair on Wednesday with the route announcement for the 100th edition

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