L’Alpe d’Huez is the most iconic climb of the Tour de France and today, for the first time in 100 editions of the race, the riders will climb it twice. This beautiful info-graphic from our friends at RoadCycling UK gives you all the ups and downs you need to know to follow the blistering action on this dramatic Stage 18.
Take a look at RoadCycling UK’s Anatomy of Chris Froome info-graphic here, a guide to the Mountains of the TdF here or take a look at our guide to the six British riders in this year’s Tour de France here.
Want more? The Origins of the Tour de France here and our review of the Tour de France 100th Race Anniversary Edition book here. And, of course, for more great content from RoadCycling UK visit their website.
One reply on “L’Alpe d’Huez: Twice”
Nice graphic and a real aid to enjoying today’s stage. Bit of a rogues gallery, will be fascinating to see the time’s of clean riders at the end of today. Kloden must be the only one on that list not busted for drugs?