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The peloton climbs the Col de Sarenne, 2017 Critérium du Dauphiné

“It’s hard to find a worse place”: Tour de France’s double Alpe d’Huez finale under threat as thousands sign petition against use of “beautiful and wild” climb

“The organisers of the 2026 Tour de France want to transform the Col de Sarenne into the world’s largest stadium. They don’t care about nature,” the environmental campaigner behind the petition said

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 17:55

Fans on Alpe d’Huez during the Tour de France

“Absolutely not on the agenda”: Tour de France organiser shuts down ticket idea to force fans to pay to watch on Alpe d’Huez

Debate blew up when former pro Jérôme Pineau suggested privatising Alpe d'Huez to make more money for the teams, but disgruntled cycling fans said idea goes "against the soul of the sport"

Mon, Nov 17, 2025 15:31

“Against the soul of the sport”: Cycling fans disgusted by former rider’s idea to “privatise” Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France to force fans to pay to watch at the roadside; “Yes, you can wash your bike too much” + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander is back in the live blog hotseat for another day rounding up all the news you need to know (and plenty you don't) from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Nov 06, 2025 09:06

World’s most competitive Strava segments

There’s a new fastest time up Box Hill — but what’s the world’s hardest Strava KOM to add to your collection?

From local favourites to the most famous climbs of the Tour de France, just how fast would you have to ride to bag a legendary KOM?

Tue, Sep 03, 2024 16:21

2022 TdF Tom Pidcock ineos descending stage 12 CORVOS SWpix

How Fast!? We take a look at Tom Pidcock’s Alpe d’Huez conquering Strava file

Just how fast do you have to climb and descend to win the Queen stage of the Tour de France?

Fri, Jul 15, 2022 15:00

Will 2022 be the year you conquer some of the most legendary rides in cycling?

With the world opening up again, are you after an epic cycling challenge with a holiday thrown in this year? Check out these top trips on offer from Sportive Breaks, with 10% off for road.cc readers

Thu, Mar 31, 2022 10:12

Vincenzo Nibali to meet French prosecutors over Tour de France crash

Italian fractured a vertebra when a fan's camera strap caused him to crash on Alpe d'Huez

Tue, Oct 16, 2018 15:48

Look launch disc brake version of the 785 Huez RS, with 28mm tubeless tyres

Look's super lightweight frame has been given the disc brake treatment, and the whole range will come specced with 28mm tubeless tyres for better cornering grip and comfort at lower pressures...

Wed, Jul 11, 2018 17:53

Raleigh Chopper vs Alpe d’Huez (+ videos)

Matt Richardson took on one of cycling's most famous climbs on 70s bike ... then rode it again with his 10-year-old son

Wed, Jun 06, 2018 11:43

Time Alpe d’Huez: first ride report

We recently revealed the release of Time's new superbike, the Alpe d'Huez, and were also lucky enough to take it for a spin in southern France. Here are some first impressions...

Thu, Feb 01, 2018 17:13