The 21 Bends of Alpe d’Huez — A Lie We’ve All Believed

The 21 Bends of Alpe d’Huez — A Lie We’ve All Believed

Everyone says there are 21 bends on Alpe d’Huez, but I just rode it and I counted more. Way 
more. Stick with me because this climb is trickier and longer than most people think. 
[Music] Do you think you know all the bends? I’m at the bottom of Alpe d’Huez. I’m going to 
do the 21 Virages or the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez. I’m not going for a fast time. I’m going to 
document it for you guys. And already I’m spotting something strange. I’m not sure that’s 
very accurate. It says four people have been up today. I’ve seen more than four people going up. 
Bit strange. Can you even trust the 21 bends? So, how many bends are there on Alpe 
d’Huez? Really? Let’s find out as we ride. The first bend is just the beginning. 
Wait until you see what’s waiting at the top. Okay, Bend 21,Le vingt et un virages 
de l@alpe d’Huez. 11.1% 13k altitude 770 m. 20 more bends to go. This is the Alpe 
d’Huez Tour to France climb explained. Each bend has its own story. But are these 
all the bends? Keep counting with me. [Music] Wow, still climbing. Garde-en-Oisans and the 
sneaky water stop. Somewhere between bend 15 and 13, my camera decided it needed a rest. 
But trust me, the road didn’t. Still climbing, still twisting, and every bend 
feels steeper than the last. [Music] Bend nine, the best place 
to take a breather and snap some photos of the bends you’ve already climbed. Bend seven, Dutch corner. Not very orange 
today. Also a perfect water stop. [Music] Then four, feeling like a tour to France rider. Always welcome the applause, 
especially at this stage. [Music] Bend two. Nearly there. But 
wait, the real surprises are ahead. So, the climb everyone thinks 
they know isn’t quite over yet. The twenty One bends of Alpe d’Huez it looks like i’ve got to go through this 
tunnel. Does that make 22 ? What’s going on ! Alpe d’Huez extra bends after 
tourist finish. Yes. The road continues and the classic 21 bends 
stops at the official Tour to France professional finish. But that’s not the 
only surprise waiting at the top. [Music] Oh, it’s getting a bit of a mystery now cuz this 
is Bend Zero. Bend Zero. What’s going on? Bend Zero. Outdoor has explained for charity rides 
like Alpe d’Huzes. It’s another turn that most riders never notice. And there’s still one more 
bend before the roundabout finish. Last couple of hundred meters to the finishing line. Arrivee 
a 300 m. This looks like a bend to me. [Music] What do you reckon? WTF? I’ve just 
done the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez, but I’ve definitely counted more than 
21 bends. What’s going on? Counting the bends of Alpe d’Huez for charity rides or just 
exploring, the roundabout bend makes the total 24. If you love climbing French mountains, hit like and subscribe. Check out my other 
Alpe d’Huez videos, cycling in the rain, gravel rides, and my guide to the best places 
to cycle in France. Remember, Alpe d’Huez is more than 21 bends. Thanks for watching, 
and as always, see you next time. [Music]

I rode the legendary Tour de France climb Alpe d’Huez expecting the famous “21 virages,” but what I found was surprising. Extra bends. A bend ZERO. A bend in a tunnel tunnel. And even a final twist before the roundabout finish. So how many bends are really on Alpe d’Huez? Let’s ride and find out.

In this video, I take you from the very bottom of Alpe d’Huez all the way past the tourist finish, through the mysterious extra turns that most cyclists never count. Dutch Corner, Bend 9, water stops, the steep ramps, Bend 0 used during Alpe d’HuZes, and the final roundabout that takes the total up to 24 bends.

This is the real Alpe d’Huez climb explained.

What’s inside:

• Why the “21 bends” are only part of the climb
• Real-time bend counting (and miscounting!)
• Dutch Corner, water stops, and hidden features
• The surprise tunnel and Bend Zero
• Where the Tour de France actually finishes
• What the true number of bends really is

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Check out my other videos on Alpe d’Huez, cycling in France [https://youtu.be/VZmuJhp0zec], gravel rides [https://youtu.be/catILQ-PcJc], and rainy-day climbs [https://youtu.be/5H3Pv8In9Gk]

Alpe d’Huez is more than 21 bends.

Watch to the end and tell me how many bends you counted!

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