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Crowds gather at L'Alpe d'Huez for Tour de France stage 19

Cyclingnews.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:28 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Crowds gather at L'Alpe d'Huez for Tour de France stage 19
Summary

Massive crowds have gathered along the L'Alpe d'Huez for the Tour de France's stage 19. Fans are reported to be celebrating into the night, causing traffic slowdowns for official vehicles. The excitement surrounding the ascent has escalated, with riders like Baptiste Veistroffer anticipating an extraordinary atmosphere on their debut climbs. Concerns about potential chaos are growing as the event unfolds in the Alpine region.

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Key Details
  • •Crowds are reportedly causing delays for official vehicles
  • •Baptiste Veistroffer looks forward to his debut ascent
  • •Fears of chaos have been highlighted by social media posts
  • •The event is part of the ongoing Tour de France
  • •Stage 19 features a challenging climb in the Alps
Latest Updates
  • 10:28 AMCyclingnews.com — Fears of chaos of L'Alpe d'Huez as crowds pack Alpine climb for Tour de France showdown - Cyclingnews
What they're saying
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Fan favourite Baptiste Veistroffer expecting "something crazy" on his debut ride up L'Alpe d'Huez

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