For decades, cyclists have been told there are 21 bends on Alpe d’Huez. It’s the legend. The myth. The badge of honour. But after riding the climb myself — and filming every turn — I realised something surprising: There are More Than 21 Bends. More than most people think. My latest video breaks it all…
Category: Alpe d’Huez Cycling Holidays
What happens when 18 determined cyclists from Dublin take on the giants of the French Alps? Three unforgettable days, legendary climbs, and memories to last a lifetime. Day One: Straight Into the Deep End The challenge began with the mighty Col du Glandon, before rolling straight onto the breathtaking twists of the Lacets de Montvernier.…
TWO CHANCES TO WIN ONE OF MY EXCLUSIVE CYCLING PRINTS On the 1st April I am giving away one of my exclusive cycling prints .Wow ! What do I need to do ? You simply need to watch the final installment of my Origine Trail video where I had to take a drill to the…
Well, here we are, already deep into the year, and I’m finally getting around to writing my first blog post. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to post a blog once a month but I failed that one in January. But hey, life gets busy, right? At least I’ve managed to keep one resolution…
Alpe d’Huez – the name alone stirs excitement and respect among cyclists worldwide. Dubbed ‘the Dutch Mountain’ by Tour de France fans, this legendary climb is a proving ground that has witnessed the grit and determination of champions like Bernard Hinault and Marco Pantani
Join an exhilarating 5-day cycling adventure through the French Alps in the film “Croi / More Than 21 Bends.” Experience iconic climbs like Col du Galibier and Alpe d’Huez, and support the Croí Heart and Stroke Foundation. Witness breathtaking landscapes, camaraderie, and the thrill of pushing physical limits for a great cause.
Day 1 of the Alpe d’Huez cycling tour involved a challenging 92KM ride, covering Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Glandon, and Col du Mollard, with over 2000 meters of vertical climbing, starting from Bourg d’Oisans and finishing in St Etienne de Cuines.
As well as our custom Alpe d’Huez cycling tours each year we organise an Alpe d’Huez More Than 21 Bends cycling tour for people who want to join a larger group of cyclist. This tour takes place in the middle of June So if you want to embark on a breathtaking adventure join us for…
We are changing how we do things at More Than 21 Bends. More and more of our holidays are now based around a bespoke tour that you the customer has asked for. So why not join us an one of our custom Alpe d’Huez Cycling Tours. This is the holiday that started it all for…
Our summer 2022 season is now over and we are pleased to announce that business was good for us after a few years of disruption casued by the COVID 19 pandemic. Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez welcomed the Tour de France in 2022 and it was particularly pleasing to see Tom Pidcock win on Alpe…