Tour De France 2013 - Stage 18 Detailed Insights
For its 100th anniversary, the Tour de France takes in the legendary Alpe d'Huez not just once, but twice on Stage 18. Daniel Lloyd explains all about this mythical mountain.
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With its 21 hairpin bends, 13.8 kilometres and average gradient of 8%, this is one of the toughest ascents in the Alps. Coming so late in the Tour as well will make this a straight fight amongst the best riders in the race.
In previous years, the rider holding the yellow jersey at the summit of this mountain has gone on to win the race on 18 separate occasions.
Daniel Lloyd not only previews the stage, but also gives his tips on how to climb this mythical ascent. From breaking the climb down into sections, through bike preparation, to where to stop for water, this is invaluable watching for anyone tackling this climb.
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