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The Famous 21 Alpe d'Huez Bends in 6 Minutes

A quick ascent of Alpe d'Huez in just under 6 minutes....

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Pam Williamson, Alpe d'Huez Editor
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Did I mention it's a time lapse??

If you don't think you will be taking on this huge mountain yourself then why not enjoy this guys time lapse of his cycle ascent? I doubt any of us can make it that fast but I'd be pretty happy if I was overtaking people the way he is!

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