Girobio - Giro Ciclistico d'Italia 2009 stages

My best guess would be that social media has accelerated the glorification and fetishization of the Alpe d’Huez atmosphere, and more and more people are heading up with the primary focus of seeking out the hot-spots where the music is loudest, and the costumes are wildest.

XDS Astana sports director was also fined for failing to respect the instructions of the commissaires.

Running on empty Briton finishes 20th, drops to ninth on overall classification

Tracking all the riders who have crashed out or otherwise left this year's Tour between Barcelona and Paris

Belgian finishes more than 2 minutes behind Tadej Pogačar but distances rivals

American hopes stage 20 is 'more of an endurance test'

Mexican keeps arch-rival Paul Seixas at bay on Alpe d'Huez, retains best young rider lead

Movistar rider received 20 stitches to treat facial injuries before being transferred to hospital in Grenoble

Classic blue Gobik jersey is paired light-coloured shorts for biggest race of the summer