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In the long history of the Tour de France, no cyclist has ever climbed a mountain as fast as Alberto Contador rode up to Verbier today.
His climbing rate was 1900 m/hour, breaking the old record held by Bjarne Riis of 1843 m/hour. You may decide for yourself if this is due to tactics/race situation, doping, following wind or physiological ability! Regardless, it's incredible climbing.
http://www.sportsscientists.com/2009/07/tour-2009-contador-takes-yellow.html
His climbing rate was 1900 m/hour, breaking the old record held by Bjarne Riis of 1843 m/hour. You may decide for yourself if this is due to tactics/race situation, doping, following wind or physiological ability! Regardless, it's incredible climbing.
http://www.sportsscientists.com/2009/07/tour-2009-contador-takes-yellow.html