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Provence 2013
These vans are in position 4K down the descent in the middle of nowhere 4 days ahead of Le Tour.
They are on both sides of the road at this point.
Whilst you can just see it the van on the right is flying Australian flags. I stopped and said hello. They are French people who have lived in Perth for 40 years who have come over for Le Tour. I think Le Tour does not come here until next Wednesday - 5 days away. They are in the middle of nowhere.
What you don't appreciate is the effect of the wind at this altitude. It is severe which makes a fast descent even more difficult.
You have to applaud the Tour riders. No barriers, wind and steep descent. If you go over the edge it is a vertical drop.
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