Climbers in luck for 2011 Tour

Organisers of the Tour de France today unveiled the route for the 2011 race with six mountain stages awaiting the riders.

Climbers in luck for 2011 Tour

Organisers of the Tour de France today unveiled the route for the 2011 race with six mountain stages awaiting the riders.

The race, which will get under way on July 2, features four finishes in the hills and two climbs of the daunting Col du Galibier in the Alps, as well as a trip to Italy in Pinerolo during the 17th and 18th stages.

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