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Alpe d'Huez closes as Tour de France braces for party climb
Police have closed Alpe d'Huez to cars over 24 hours before the Tour de France arrives for two consecutive mountain stage finishes. Riders are approaching the mythical 'party climb' with trepidation due to the expected chaotic atmosphere.
Is the chaotic 'party climb' atmosphere on Alpe d'Huez a celebrated tradition or an unacceptable danger to the riders?