Stage 15 - Pamiers > > > Bagnères-de-Luchon - 187.5 km
Monday, July 19, 2010
•Km 30.0 - Côte de Carla-Bayle - 3.1 km climb to 4.1 % - Category 4
•Km 105.0 - Col de Portet-d'Aspet - 5.8 km climb to 6.8 % - Category 2
•Km 126.5 - Col des Ares - 6.1 km climb to 4.7 % - Category 2
•Km 166.0 - Port de Balès - 19.3 km climb to 6.1 % - Category HC
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The Stage started at 12:15 local time CEST (6 hrs ahead of US EDT).
velonews.com - "Stage 15 may have more bark than bite. With four categorized climbs, including the hors category Port de Balès (19.3km at 6.1 percent), the top contenders are sure to try to shed a rival or two. But with a 20km downhill into Luchon, a GC shakeup is unlikely.
After 106km of the stage, riders will pass the white marble memorial to Fabio Casartelli, who died on the Porte d’Aspet descent in 1995. No doubt some of the peloton will take a moment to say a silent prayer for the young Italian’s soul. "
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