I did a training camp in the Pyrenees this summer and did a lot of the famous climbs. 5 HC ones including the Tourmalet. It’s a monster. A real beast. Utmost respect for the pro riders.
That’s pretty cool. Did you do the descents? Did you notice details in the climbing that would prove useful for racers, such as ideal locations for an attack, a short decline in the grade followed by intense climbing? Were there changes in the road conditions? How was the hospitality in the Pyrenees? Too cool... I’m thinking of a late dinner in a local bistro, musicians playing traditional tunes, some regional wine, and then hit the road too early. Awesome...