Quiz! How much do you know about the mythical Angliru climb?

ALTU DE L'ANGLIRU, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: (L-R) Sepp Kuss of The United States - Red Leader Jersey and Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Jumbo-Visma compete in the breakaway climbing to the Altu de L'Angliru (1555m) during the 78th Tour of Spain 2023, Stage 17 a 124.4km stage from Ribadesella - Ribeseya to Altu de L'Angliru 1555m / #UCIWT / on September 13, 2023 in Altu de L'Angliru, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
(Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The Alto de l'Angliru is a mythical climb, feared by many for its steep and testing gradients that make it one of the most challenging climbs in all of pro cycling.

This Friday sees the Angliru decide yet another stage of La Vuelta a España when Jonas Vingegaard, João Almeida and company tackle the summit finish on stage 13 of the Spanish Grand Tour's 80th edition.

¡Vamos!

If this has whet your appetite to test your cycling trivia knowledge some more, then why not have a go at our other La Vuelta a España quizzes?

Either put your Spanish Grand Tour knowledge to the test with a 10-question quiz, or really wrack your brain by naming as many La Vuelta winners as you can in our listicle quiz.

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Pete Trifunovic
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Pete joined Cyclingnews as Engagement Editor in 2024 having previously worked at GCN as a digital content creator, cutting his teeth in cycling journalism across their app, social media platforms, and website. While studying Journalism at university, he worked as a freelancer for Cycling Weekly reporting on races such as the Giro d’Italia and Milan-San Remo alongside covering the Women’s Super League and non-league football for various titles. Pete has an undeniable passion for sport, with a keen interest in tennis, running and football too.

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