How long does it take to cycle up Alpe d Huez?
Most club cyclists will be in the range of 50 – 75 minutes (this is assuming you are going for the best time i.e. flat out). 50 minutes or less would be a Cat A or Cat 1 cyclist who excels on the hills, and 75 minutes for a recreational, but fit club cyclist who rides regularly but is not that keen on the uphill stuff!
Which is harder Alpe d’Huez or Ventoux?
Mont Ventoux is 21.3 km long, it climbs 1,579 m, and its average gradient is 7.4%. By way of comparison, L’Alpe d’Huez is 13.8 km at an average gradient of 7.9%….JonB.
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What is a good Alpe du Zwift time?
The accepted wisdom of the Alpe du Zwift is that to climb it in under an hour you need to average about 3.2W/kg from the bottom to the top.
Who won the 2004 Tour de France?
Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong won his sixth Tour while all of his major competitors, one by one fell by the wayside.
What is the average grade on Alpe d Huez?
Alpe d’Huez – HC / 13.8km / 8.1%
| Location | Le Bourg-d’Oisans, Alps |
|---|---|
| Lenght | 13.8km |
| Average Gradient | 8.1% |
| Height at start | 725m |
| Height at finish | 1860m |
Why is the Alpe d Huez climb so important?
The 21 bends that wiggle up the Alpe d’Huez climb are instantly recognisable and have been responsible for shaping the outcome of the Tour de France more often than perhaps any other. For that, if nothing else, cycling Alpe d’Huez is a must-do ride for most serious road cyclists. Riding Alpe d’Huez and conquering it!
When was the Alpe d Huez introduced in the Tour de France?
The legendary Alpe d’Huez was first introduced in the Tour de France in 1952. It was also the first mountaintop finish in the Tour de France history. Fausto Coppi, “il campionissimo” won that first stage. Coppi attacked 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from the summit to rid himself of the French rider Jean Robic.
Where to stay on the Alpe d Huez route?
Via Col d’Sarenne: this is our Balcons d’Auris, Col de Sarenne and Alpe d’Huez route in reverse. Water is available from a water fountain at bend 16 (La Garde en Oisans). Alpe d’Huez village also has a good choice of cafés. We stayed at Chalet Ribot at bend 12 of Alpe d’Huez.
When is the Alpe d Huez mass start?
If you want a race up Alpe d’Huez, then every Wednesday at 10am there is a mass start timed event. It starts under a big inflatable start banner from the centre of Bourg d’Oisans. Registration is from 9am at the Bourg d’Oisans tourist office (though we think you could get your number and chip the day before).