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    Back-to-Back Alpe d’Huez: The Most Brutal Tour de France Route Ending Ever



    Back-to-Back Alpe d’Huez: The Most Brutal Tour de France Route Ending Ever

    The 2026 Tour de France finishes harder than it’s finished in years. Back-to-back stages on Alpe d’Huez, a new route over the Col de Sarenne, and a race that never once goes near the north of France.
    In this video I break down why the final week is so brutal, which two stages actually decide the race, and the one transfer between stages that’ll catch you out if you’re planning to watch any of this in person.
    If you’re heading over to watch or ride any of this yourself, drop a comment and let me know which stage you’re most excited for.
    Want help planning your own trip to ride these roads, watch a stage in person, or just work out where to stand? Link below

    CYCLING FRANCE : DONE RIGHT SINCE 2008

    #TourDeFrance2026 #AlpeDHuez #TDF2026 #CyclingFrance #MoreThan21Bends #cyclinginfrance

    Col de Sarenne video : https://youtu.be/mh1TSCzh5T0

    Honest picks — I actually own and use all of these. These are affiliate links, so I get a small commission if you buy through them (at no extra cost to you). It helps keep the channel going.
    Camera — Insta360 Ace Pro 2
    My main camera for cycling videos. 8K, flips up for vlogging, sharp in low light. Replaced my old action cam and I haven’t looked back.
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    360° camera — Insta360 X-series
    For the wide shots and the moving footage where you want to reframe later. Worth it if you’re filming rides solo.
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    Microphone — Hollyland Lark A1
    Clip-on wireless mic. Clean audio even in wind. Single biggest upgrade to video quality I’ve made — a good mic matters more than a better camera.
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    Bike computer — iGPSPORT
    What I use for route recording and navigation. Solid alternative to Garmin at half the price.
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    Tripod
    Large, stable, survives being left out in the Alps.
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