ALTU DE L'ANGLIRU, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: (L-R) Sepp Kuss of The United States - Red Leader Jersey and Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Jumbo-Visma compete in the breakaway climbing to the Altu de L'Angliru (1555m) during the 78th Tour of Spain 2023, Stage 17 a 124.4km stage from Ribadesella - Ribeseya to Altu de L'Angliru 1555m / #UCIWT / on September 13, 2023 in Altu de L'Angliru, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).
The Alto de l'Angliru is a mythical climb, feared by many for its steep and testing gradients that make it one of the most challenging climbs in all of pro cycling.
This Friday sees the Angliru decide yet another stage of La Vuelta a España when Jonas Vingegaard, João Almeida and company tackle the summit finish on stage 13 of the Spanish Grand Tour's 80th edition.
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