El esloveno Shatters Alpe d’Huez Climbing Record Amid Chaos and Fan-Filled Slopes
The Slovenian rider clocked an astonishing average speed of 23.3 km/h on the legendary Alpine ascent, erasing a 1995 benchmark while navigating chaotic roadside crowds, tactical standoffs, and a bizarre race-vehicle collision.
El esloveno rewrote the cycling history books on the iconic slopes of Alpe d’Huez, shattering a nearly three-decade-old climbing record while managing volatile fan congestion and unexpected race drama.
Yet the record-breaking ascent unfolded against a backdrop of intense race day friction, featuring impassioned roadside spectators, neutralized tactical moves among general classification contenders, and a collision involving a team vehicle.
Shattering the 1995 Benchmark on Alpe d’Huez
Fan Congestion and Tactical Standoffs
Amid the roaring crowds, tactical maneuvering among rival contenders played out in real-time. Remco Evenepoel attempted multiple accelerations to test the peloton’s resolve, but rival teams systematically neutralized his attacks, keeping the GC group relatively compact before the final selection forced the decisive splits.
Team Vehicle Collision Involves Einer Rubio
The race drama extended beyond the pedal strokes of the primary contenders. During a tense segment of the stage, Movistar rider Einer Rubio was involved in an accident with a UAE car, adding a layer of controversy and concern regarding convoy safety in the narrow mountain passes.
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