L’Étape du Tour 2026 : 7 Mistakes 99% of Cyclists Will Make :

Planning to ride L’Étape du Tour 2026? After 17 years riding the climbs around Bourg d’Oisans, Alpe d’Huez, the Galibier and the Croix de Fer, I’ve seen the same mistakes repeated again and again. In this video, I break down 7 critical mistakes cyclists make before and during the Étape du Tour — from pacing errors at the start line to weather misjudgments on the high cols, dangerous tunnel sections, and why staying in the wrong location could end your ride early. If this is your first Etape du Tour — or your first time riding in the big mountains — these practical tips will help you conserve energy, stay safe, and actually enjoy the experience. You’ll also discover: • Why the first 13km are crucial • How to warm up properly before riding Alpe d’Huez • The hidden risks between Lautaret and Sarenne • Why Bourg d’Oisans may be the smartest place to stay Less Than 80 Days to go to L'Etape du Tour 2026 : Are you Ready ?    • L’Étape du Tour 2026 : Less Than 50 Days.....   40 days to go — sharpening up release 5th June 2026 7 days to go — race week, what to do and what not to do release 10th July 2026 Want a free downloadable Étape du Tour 2026 poster map? Leave a comment below then complete your details here https://morethan21bends.com/etape-du-... Get the GPX route: Watch my Étape du Tour flyby route video.    • L'Étape du Tour 2026 – You're Not Ready Fo...   Want a smartphone-friendly route map? Watch my full route breakdown video using my 17 years of experience riding these roads.    • L’Étape du Tour 2026 : It Took Me 17 Years...   Don't want to leave a comment ? You can buy the two maps and GPX file here https://morethan21bends.com/product/e... For Etape du Tour Bike Rental : https://morethan21bends.com/carbon-bi... For deeper insight into the area, also watch: • The Lie of Alpe d’Huez :    • Cyclists Have Been Lied To About Alpe d’Huez   • Col d’Ornon :    • The Col Locals Ride When They're Sick of A...   • The Allemond Loop :    • Oisans Cycling: The Easier Alpe d’Huez War...   I used the following equipment to record this video INSTA360 - https://amzn.to/3OocaVg INSTA ACE PRO 2 - https://amzn.to/4qMBP7I LARGE TRIPOD - https://amzn.to/4aCpcGd HOLLYLAND LARK A1 BLUETOOTH MICROPHONE - https://amzn.to/3ZJ3oUf iGPSPORT BIKE COMPUTER - https://amzn.to/4r1Mg7D Help support the channel and buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/morethan21bends #CyclingFrance #EtapeDuTour2026 #AlpeDHuez #RideInFrance #OisansCycling