Fireworks on Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France - Video
The summit finish of the famed Alpe d’Huez was always going to be a show of the highest order at the Tour de France, cheered on enthusiastically by the teeming Bastille Day crowds.
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Pidcock wins Alpine Tour de France stage as Vingegaard retains lead
L’ALPE D’HUEZ, France: British rookie Tom Pidcock, riding for Ineos, showed world class skills as he won stage 12 of the Tour de France on the Bastille Day holiday on Thursday.
'No regrets' - Chris Froome takes third place at Stage 12 of the Tour de France as comeback continues
Chris Froome (Israel-Premier Tech) put in a memorable performance as he enjoyed his best showing on a bike since 2019 to take third place on Stage 12 of the Tour de France. The 37-year-old has battled back to compete with the best riders in the sport once more following his life-threatening crash during training before the time trial at the Criterium du Dauphine three years ago. Ad/> Froome’s British compatriot Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) became the youngest ever winner on Alpe d’Huez at the age of 22, with South Africa’s Louis Meintjes (Intermarche-Wanty-Gobert) finishing second.
Tour de France: Britain's Pidcock wins Bastille Day stage 12 as Vingegaard retains lead
A daredevil descent lit the fuse for the 22-year-old’s win while an explosive acceleration on the final ascent of the Alpe d’Huez finished the job on the final day in the Alps.
'Too crazy!' - Geraint Thomas urges fans 'to let us race' after being 'hit' on Alpe d’Huez at Tour de France
Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) has said some fans are “too crazy” following a lively finale on Alpe d'Huez during Stage 12 of the Tour de France. Britain’s Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) became the youngest winner in history on Alpe d’Huez at the Tour after lighting up the stage, with Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) snuffing out attacks from Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) to keep yellow. Ad/> Thomas finished alongside Vingegaard and Pogacar, 3’23” down on Pidcock.
Pogacar admits lack of self-confidence, vows to fight on Tour de France
L'ALPE D'HUEZ, France: Tadej Pogacar attacked Tour de France overall leader Jonas Vingegaard twice in the ascent to L'Alpe d'Huez on Thursday in a bid to reclaim the yellow jersey but the defending champion admitted lacking a bit of self-confidence a day after cracking in a gruelling Alpine stage.
'He doesn't want the pity' - Chris Froome silenced 'demons' to take third on Alpe d’Huez at Tour de France
Bradley Wiggins has heralded “the return of Chris Froome” after the Brit rolled back the years to deliver a sensational third place on Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France. Froome (Israel–Premier Tech) had failed to crack the top 10 in any race since his freak high-speed crash in 2019, but starred in a breakaway alongside eventual winner Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) for his finest moment in years on the iconic climb. Ad/> The 37-year-old was in contention for victory until Pidcock launched for home with 10.5km remaining on Thursday’s Stage 12, with Froome gamely following along with Louis Meintjes (Intermarche–Wanty–Gobert Materiaux).
Tom Pidcock becomes youngest ever winner on Alpe d’Huez
Tom Pidcock became the youngest ever winner of a Tour de France stage on the Alpe d’Huez ahead of a rejuvenated Chris Froome while Jonas Vingegaard defended his new status as race leader as one of cycling’s most famous climbs once again delivered drama.