The beautiful village of Alpe d'Huez. It is situated 1860 metres above sea level. The climb is 13.8 km at an average 7.9 per cent, with 21 hairpins (les 21 virages) named after the winners of stages there.
View from Huez. 
Matt, 4 virages from the top.
At the top in a time of 1hr 10min.
Post race pizza.There are more pics on professional photographers websites, details to come in next post.
The lack of road safety demonstrated by not wearing a helmet troubles me, Osama.
ReplyDeleteDear euro-matt,
ReplyDeleteCaroline told me that you drove to the podium and actually ate three pizzas.
This may or may not be true.
wow matt! you won the race! :) You deserved that massive pizza at the end then...
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys are enjoying life on the road! Meanwhile we are quite sedentary at our desks..
missssss you!
Matt says: the wearing of helmet is not compulsory in france.
ReplyDeleteCaroline says: thanks for pointing that out Mat, I didn't even notice. Matt is now in trouble.
Burley, you are right, that may or may not be true.
Michelle, I think you and Mark should quit your sedentary jobs and come join us, this is so much more fun! Sorry, miss you too.