Mont Ventoux presents a mix of beauty and coldness, surprising for first-time visitors. The excitement is palpable for those experiencing their inaugural Tour de France. Exploration of the iconic climb includes taking pictures and savoring the atmosphere, contrasting with seasoned journalists who may feel jaded. Watching the race from afar, with limited commentary, poses challenges, but creates a unique viewing opportunity. Enjoying a rare moment of relaxation at the top underscores the memorable experiences that such events can offer to newcomers.
Colder than I expected. That's how I'd describe Mont Ventoux if you were to ask me right now. Lots of other things too - beautiful, eerie, iconic, brutal, exposed - but also cold.
Once we were up there, Hannah, who is a colleague from Velo, and I were first exploring like excited kids. This is our first men's Tour de France, our first time up Ventoux, our first many things, and we want to enjoy it.
Watching on a big screen several hundred metres away with inaudible French commentary is never really the ideal way to watch an event you have to write about, but that's how it goes at the Tour.
There are also not many days when you get to sit at the top of a climb and just watch the race, not working away at your laptop, so I was feeling lucky about getting to experience that rare chilled afternoon.
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