Retro Tour de France 2014, Climbing Saint-Lary-Soulan (Stage14) on foot or by cable car!!

Tonight is the Tour de France Stage 14 Pau to Saint Lary-Soulan Pla d’Adet via Col du Tourmalet. I have run Col du Tourmalet many times over the years but only once running Saint Lary-Soulan Pla d’Adet from the village to the top. I remember the early climb being steep enough to catch struggling cyclists but not close to holding them on the flatter sections. The next day I took the cable car up and down instead. There were pedestrians walking below the cable car. Saint Lary was a great place to watch the riders pass through the town. Lots of atmosphere day and night.

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