dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers wrote:
Were there not a lot less "fans" at those allowing a better line?

Alpe d'Huez is *always* packed with crowds. It's part of the
tradition/culture of the Tour.

Also, are the start/finish lines /exactly/ the same every year? Wouldn't
think so, especially when part of a "regular" stage (as opposed to TT).

Bill "one-year roadie turned expert" S.