The Angliru - The Hardest Climb In Professional Cycling

The Angliru is one of the most feared and legendary climbs in cycling. Subscribe to GCN on YouTube: GCN spent a day on the Angliru at the 2013 Vuelta. We spoke to the riders beforehand and later watched as Chris Horner put on a dominant display to take 2nd on the stage and ensure his overall victory. The Angliru is so legendary that all the riders had taken special precautions ahead of the stage. Some had fitted 32 tooth cassettes to deal with the 23.5% gradient. First used in 199