Dreaming of riding the Tour de France's toughest amateur cycling event? In this episode of Where We Ride, hosts Lee Bibring and Georgia Bullard are joined by Love Velo cycling expert Tom Monson to share everything you need to know before taking on L'Étape du Tour 2026.
From tackling legendary climbs including the Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier and Col du Sarenne, to race-day nutrition, pacing, training, descending safely and preparing your bike, this is the ultimate guide for anyone planning one of cycling's greatest challenges.
Whether you're into bike travel, cycling races, bike touring, cycling fitness, cycling coaching, or simply love bike life, this episode is packed with expert advice, practical cycling tips, and insider knowledge from the team at Love Velo.
In this episode you'll discover:
• How to prepare for L'Étape du Tour
• The biggest mistakes first-time riders make
• Climb-by-climb analysis of the 2026 route
• Nutrition and hydration strategies
• Alpine descending tips
• Bike setup and race-day preparation
• Why this is one of the greatest bike adventures and cycling journeys in the world
If you enjoy cycling podcasts, bike stories, cycling motivation, cycling challenges, road cycling, endurance cycling, cycling lifestyle, and unforgettable travel and cycling experiences, don't forget to subscribe for more episodes of Where We Ride.
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