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Alpe d'Huez Video: 20th October 2015

Everything you need to know about the Megavalanche but were afraid to ask

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By Ellie Mahoney, Updated

Trail Ninja Dan Milner was riding the Megavalanche this summer and with the help of a few friends' head cam footage, he's put together this great guide.. don't forget the toilet roll....!

The 2016 event takes place on from 4th to 10th July 2016.

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