Alpe D'Huez - GCN's Epic Climbs

Clock00:00, Friday 5th September 2014

GCN's guide to the Alpe D'Huez - one of cycling's epic climbs that has seen its fair share of battles in the Tour de France over the years.
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Tom and Matt rode the Alpe d'Huez to get a feel for what the climb is really like. It's famous for its role in the Tour de France, with every hairpin being named after a winner on the climb.

On our way up we visited Dutch Corner and experienced the full range of Alpine weather conditions.

Tom and Matt's time was 1 hour 5 minutes and 3 seconds. Let us know how you compare in the comments below!

Music:
Tijuana Bibles - Wild River: http://gcn.eu/1nTFyPr
Toydrum - Precinct 21: http://gcn.eu/1xk599d
Border Crossing - Taxi: http://gcn.eu/TUJxOb
The Barnum Meserve - Colours (Instrumental): http://gcn.eu/1rPIKOB

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