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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
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Fans on Alpe d’Huez during the Tour de France

“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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Sepp Kuss 2023 Vuelta (Luis Angel Gomez/SprintCyclingAgency© 2023/ASO)

Former pro cyclist accuses Jumbo-Visma of motor doping, questions Sepp Kuss’ Tourmalet performance

With a distinct lack of evidence, former Quick-Step rider Jérôme Pineau took to a French podcast to make the allegations against cycling's dominant force, accusations rubbished by a Jumbo-Visma sports director

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 08:43
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MArk Cavendish after equalling Eddy Merckx’s record – picture credit A.S.O./Pauline Ballet

Mark Cavendish’s future uncertain after team boss tells riders to look elsewhere

Sources say the Manx sprinter “100 percent” won’t ride for Jérôme Pineau’s controversial B&B Hôtels project, which appears to be on the brink of implosion due to lack of funding

Sat, Dec 03, 2022 13:19
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Mark Cavendish after winning 2022 GB National Championship (copyright Alex Whitehead, SWpix.com).JPG

Mark Cavendish ‘confirmed’ as leader of a team which may not exist in two weeks

“If he didn’t believe in this project, he would have already signed elsewhere,” says embattled B&B Hôtels boss Jérôme Pineau, who admitted that the future of his team is “threatened”

Wed, Nov 16, 2022 17:14
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Mark Cavendish wins 2022 British road race championships (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Mark Cavendish’s new team… (maybe)

Media report suggests one-year deal confirmed... even if team "denies" rumour

Mon, Oct 17, 2022 12:27
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Pro bike: Jérôme Pineau’s Omega Pharma-Quick Step Specialized SL4

Frenchman Jérôme Pineau’s Specialized SL4 with SRAM Red, Zipp 303 wheels and what's that, a 100mm stem?

Wed, Feb 06, 2013 22:00
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J r me Pineau at the 2008 Paris Nice.jpg

Quickstep’s Pineau rides on after death of his uncle

Fifty nine-year old Tour technician died near finishing line in Gap

Wed, Jul 20, 2011 10:28
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Tour de France Stage 10 reaction: The Shack’s first win, fight for green and polka-dot heats up

Can Cav catch Thor? And is Moreau looking to end his career as King of the Mountains?

Wed, Jul 14, 2010 21:32
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Sylvain Chavanel on Stage 3 of the 2010 Tour de France © PhotoSport International.jpg

Tour de France Stage 7 reaction: Quick Step duo look to defend jerseys

Big guns likely to come to fore as race enters Alps tomorrow however

Sat, Jul 10, 2010 21:50
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