Another British eight-year-old conquers the Tourmalet

The young British rider put in a solo ascent of the famous French mountain

For many, riding the famous cols and climbs of the Tour de France is something to be done in adult life.

But for a growing number of youngsters, ascending climbs like the Col du Tourmalet is now something to be done before they've left primary school.

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Jack Elton-Walters hails from the Isle of Wight, and would be quick to tell anyone that it's his favourite place to ride. He has covered a varied range of topics for Cycling Weekly, producing articles focusing on tech, professional racing and cycling culture. He moved on to work for Cyclist Magazine in 2017 where he stayed for four years until going freelance. He now returns to Cycling Weekly from time-to-time to cover racing, review cycling gear and write longer features for print and online.