"On Thursday, cyclists racing in the Tour de France completed Stage 12 of the race, passing through the 18 hairpin turns of the Lacets de Montvernier in Montvernier, France. This spectacular climb is 2.1 miles long (3.4 km) and contains a switchback turn every 450 feet (150 m). Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas, racing for Team Sky, won this stage in just under five hours and 20 minutes.  45°19'03.4""N, 6°20'14.6""E  Source imagery: DigitalGlobe"
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