If money and time were no barrier, which climbs would you book a ticket to ride? Which would top your must-ride list?
Here are 10 crazy ascents from around the world that, when those lottery numbers come in, you need to be heading for. You’ll see no ratings attached to these climbs, and that’s because they are all 10/10 – they are the elite, the very top of the pile. Yes, some are tougher than others, but to create a pecking order would be disrespectful to the immense challenge each one presents.
Simon Warren, author of 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, has scoured the world for unforgettable ascents