Description

Explore 35 of the most notorious, gruelling cycling climbs the world has to offer, guided by the experts at Cyclist, the world’s biggest road cycling magazine.

Route maps, altitude charts, first-hand ride reports and incredible imagery from the finest cycling photographers combine in this tribute to the peaks, hills and ascents that every cyclist should try.

Tracing the routes of the greatest rides across France, Italy, Spain and Belgium, this beautiful book also includes lesser-known climbs covering northern and eastern Europe and the USA – with every single ride tried, tested and conquered by the experts at Cyclist magazine.

Climbs include:

Monte Grappa, Italy
Zoncolan, Italy
Passo dello Stelvio, Italy
Alto de l’Angliru, Spain
Sa Calobra, Spain
Koppenberg, Belgium
Alpe d’Huez, France
Col Agnel, France
Croix de Fer, France
The Trollstigen, Noway
Mauna Kea, USA