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This was our first day of riding in the pyrenees and we chose a circular route that included a few rated cols. Whil not big they still provided challenges that were a nice introduction to the Pyrenees.
First up was the Col de Portet d'Aspet. While not a long climb it was as steep as anything we had done averaging almost 10% grade for 4.5 km. A pleasant surprise awaited us at the top with a tour car passing thru handing out a team sponsors shirt. Careful observers might notice a missing tool. With l'Symbole taking a wrong turn and missing out on this col. This climb also has some infamy being the site of a tour fatality in 1995 where Fabio Casertelli crashed and sustained fatal head injuries. A memorial marks the spot.
We followed this with the Col de Mente. Longer but not as steep and a nice place for coffee at the top.
Returning via St Beat made for a beautiful days ride
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