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Latest King of the Mountains details are finally here and it seems this season\u2019s Tour de France is going to be lit!<\/p>\n
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In total, Tour de France will feature nine tough climbs which will be incorporated throughout its 3351km route. The biggest, most important Grand Tour will start on July the 7th<\/sup> and will end in July the 29th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It seems tour organizers have wanted to mix things a little bit by sending riders into different, unexplored routes despite being part of famous and familiar mountains.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This season\u2019s nine climbs are all classified as \u201cbeyond Category\u201d due to their steepness and length.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Despite these climbs, this year riders will have to prepare themselves for 19 climbs in total, 10 of which belong to the category 1, giving a total of almost 20 challenging and demanding climbs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Depending on the category of the climb, each rider has the opportunity to gain points and the ones who collects\u00a0more\u00a0gets to wear the Tour\u2019s king of the mountains jersey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to Tour organizers, there will also be a \u2018points bonus\u2019 that vary from 1 to 3 seconds to the first three riders who finish the flat stages which are 87 in total.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n D\u00e9couvrez les \u00e9quipes pour La Course by Le Tour 2018 ! ?\u200d\u2640\ufe0f? ?? \u27a1 https:\/\/t.co\/CkMwCuz6qr<\/a> \u2014 La Course by Le Tour (@LaCoursebyTDF) June 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n‘Beyond Category’ climbs<\/h2>\n
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\nDiscover the teams selection for La Course by Le Tour 2018! ?\u200d\u2640\ufe0f?<\/p>\n
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