19 July 1977 Lucien Van Impe ‘s crash on Alpe d’Huez

One of the oddest images from the history of Tour de France pictures Lucien Van Impe after the crash with a motobike on Alpe d’Huez on 19th July 1977. The Belgian cyclist won the Tour de France in 1976, and had a chance to repeat his success in the subsequent year. Before the 17th stage … Read more

5 iconic Alpe d’Huez moments

Legenday Tour de France mountian Alpe d'Huez first hilltop finish 1952 Fausto Coppi and Jean Robic riding together

With its introduction to Tour de France in 1952, Alpe d’Huez became one  the most iconic ascents of the race instantly. Although it has a shorter history than the big giants like Col du Galibier or Col d’Izoard, there are plenty moments worth to remember.

Let’s see five really iconic moments from the common history of Alpe d’Huez and Tour de France.

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