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Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez Armstrong Ullrich
July 19, 2018on Michael Behringer

Cyclingroad cyclingTour de France

cycling: Alpe d'Huez: 7 crazy cycling stories about the "Mountain of the Dutch"

Cycling: Today's Tour de France features a mountain finish in Alpe d'Huez. The mythical mountain is familiar to every cycling fan. With its 21 switchbacks, it terrifies the riders. But the spectators are looking forward to it: around a million cycling enthusiasts are expected. We look back at 7 crazy stories that were written in Alpe d'Huez... read more

July 19, 2018on Michael Behringer
Tour de France Preview Chris Froome Sky
July 18, 2018on Michael Behringer

Cyclingroad cyclingTour de France

cycling: Tour de France #12 Preview: Madeleine, Col de la Croix de Fer & Alpe d'Huez

Cycling: Three top-class climbs await us on tomorrow's stage of the Tour de France. Now the general classification riders can't wait any longer. In our Tour de France preview of the twelfth stage, we look at the day's favorites. Tour de France Preview: 3 top-class climbs on Stage 12. Alpe d'Huez is back in the... read more

July 18, 2018on Michael Behringer
July 8, 2015on the editorial office

Cycling

cycling: 20th anniversary of the Megavalanche

Cycling: This coming weekend, the 20th edition of the world-famous Megavalanche will take place. In Alpe d'Huez, France, over 2000 starters will once again make their way to Allemont on Sunday in a mass start. The Megavalanche in Alpe d'Huez has been an integral part of the mountain bike scene for many years. With its mass starts on the … read more

July 8, 2015on the editorial office
July 23, 2014on the editorial office

Spectrum

Spectrum: Parachute - In Case of Mountains

Drew Carters is one of Scotland's most talented young downhill riders. This year, the 18-year-old competed in the Megavalanche in Alpe d'Huez for the first time. Although he suffered a flat tire in qualifying and the race and wasn't able to showcase his talent, he brought us some beautiful shots from the snowy Alps. Next year, he'll be back... read more

July 23, 2014on the editorial office
July 7, 2014on the editorial office

Product news

Product news: Ten years of Megavalanche in Alpe d'Huez

The Megavalanche in Alp d'Huez, France, is a mountain bike classic. It's the race of races and holds its fair share of challenges. This year, the Megavalanche celebrates its 20th anniversary. SR Suntour has been the main sponsor for ten years and is celebrating with a best-of from ten years of Megavalanche. [iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/87751863" width="620" … read more

July 7, 2014on the editorial office
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