'It's good to be humbled. It tends to make you less of an idiot': We rode up the longest continuous mountain pass in France, that you've probably never heard of
Steve and Dan sought out the ascent in search of a little perspective; what they discovered was that they still cared about power numbers, even when presented with a sheer granite mountain face
Dan Baines and the author, journalists from Cycling Weekly, embarked on a journey across Corsica, the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean, seeking a humbling experience. Upon arrival, they quickly realized the island's dramatic landscapes and challenging climbs. One such climb, Col de la Vergio, stood out among the others. Spanning 32.9 kilometers with a 1,496-meter vertical ascent, averaging 4.4% gradient, it was a formidable challenge for even the most experienced cyclists.
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