Monte Zoncolan

By Jered Gruber | Images: Gruber Images

Saturday's stage 14 of the Giro ended atop the fearsome Monte Zoncolan.

One of the best moments on stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia came long after the finish, unseen by the TV cameras.

Maybe turn the volume down to watch Contador react to EOLO-Kometa's first Grand Tour victory.

In 2003 Monte Zoncolan made its debut in the Giro d'Italia. Lennard Zinn was there to document the action.

Want to ride up Monte Zoncolan? Here's how to get to the iconic climb, and what to expect.

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The pitches of Monte Zoncolan are so steep, and the road so narrow, that mechanics must take to the backs of motos to carry spare bikes for the riders.

The distinctive fluorescent EF-Drapac jersey was even easier to pick out of the crowd Saturday when Michael Woods bolted clear midway up Europe’s steepest climb.

Will the legendary ramps up Monte Zoncolan, the hardest climb in Europe, decide the 2018 Giro d’Italia?

Chris Case examines the brutality of Monte Zoncolan, a 10km ascent at an average of 11.5 percent gradient. It's even harder than it sounds.

Igor Antón won atop the brutally steep Monte Zoncolan in 2011 and expects plenty of suffering when the race visits again on Saturday.

The Giro Rosa will race up the Zoncolon. Tour of Utah names a strong initial line-up of teams. USPro Crit and Road are combined.

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Velo's senior writer Matthew Beaudin finds himself climbing the Zoncolan with a very hard deadline looming, as the race approaches

There is one day of climbing left at the Giro: Saturday’s stage 20, featuring the brutal Monte Zoncolan. Will Quintana finish in pink?

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