Sharing the news of his Alpe d’Huez KOM on Instagram, he wrote: “2 years ago I was hit by a car & that ended my career. I was crushed to feel like I never lived up to my potential as an athlete.

Whether you want to become a local legend on a 10-minute climb in your area or you want to make it up Alpe d’Huez in France on a cycling vacation, Gardner believes in doing your homework beforehand.

Pidcock's Swiss-based ProTeam are currently in cycling's second tier ... on stage 12's race to Alpe d'Huez, where he famously reached speeds of nearly 100km/h during the descents.

Where to find good-value dining in this family-friendly ski resort Although largely a self-catering resort, with many visitors dining in, Alpe d’Huez is also ... minute climb up the other ...