alpe d’huez

The madness of L’Alpe d’Huez during the Tour de France made for the best cycling adventure I’ve ever been on Sponsored

Liam goes on an epic adventure to one of the most legendary locations to ride a bike, with the trusty Cadence app leading the way

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:46
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A tale of two Alpes: My relationship with cycling’s most legendary climb, from Pantani to Pogačar

Award-winning photographer James Startt reflects on two monumental trips to Alpe d’Huez, 29 years apart

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 12:55
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“It’s like a football stadium on a mountain”: The chaotic duality of Alpe d’Huez

The iconic summit finish, visited twice by the 2026 Tour, is one of sport’s greatest theatres. But you have to learn to take the rough with the smooth (and a few bare arses, too)

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 18:22
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Tadej Pogacar smashes Marco Pantani’s Alpe d’Huez record with epic solo win; Trek announce new e-bike standards allowing 20mph on the pavement; Chris Froome’s next project; Alpe d’Huez mayhem + more on the live blog

The last Friday of the Tour de France is normally a final chance for the race leader to stick the boot into their rivals, but is the yellow jersey more vulnerable than previously thought? Callum's here and can't wait to found out

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 10:01
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Why Alpe d’Huez is the Tour de France’s most iconic climb – maybe – even if it isn’t the best

Stages of the 2026 Tour de France finish on Alpe d’Huez twice in two days, underlining the mountain's important place in cycling folklore, but what makes this famous climb so special when there are bigger, tougher and more beautiful roads in the Alps?

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 09:00
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Tour de France 2026, your ultimate stage-by-stage guide: Everything you need to know about the world’s biggest bike race

A spectacular start in Barcelona, an early trip to the Pyrenees, a backloaded, brutal third week, plenty of chances for the opportunists, and a double dose of Alpe d’Huez – what’s on the menu for the 2026 Tour?

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 10:51
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“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
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“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
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“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
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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
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