Blimey! This story surprised me. I didn't think there was a road in the world which pro cyclists would have to walk on, never mind the weather conditions. However, when you read on about the cobbles, mud etc. it's a pretty good explanation of why.I've climbed up a very short 25% hill in dry weather a few times but trying to go up a cobbled muddy road for a little over half a kilometre is another ask altogether. Even going up the skittery little 25% hill I've been on, I've been gasping afterwards (although a lot of people probably wouldn't have this problem).
I wonder if it's not so much the cyclists aren't fit and strong enough to get up the hill as the cobbles are so slippy it makes attempting to control their bikes too difficult? I guess that's probably the case. There seems to be no limit to the endurance of pro cyclists. I remain totally in awe of their fitness.
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