As an avid amateur cyclist who is happy being categorized as a ‘mamil’ (middle aged man in lycra), the Tour De France quickly became an annual sport II enjoyed from my armchair to the annoyance of my loving wife Nessy. So when I threw out the idea of going to Alpe d’Huez for a weekend of cycling, tours watching an boozing, my good buddies Jacko and Hunty jumped at the opportunity. Highlights include seeing ‘The Devil‘, climbing the famous 14km/22 switchback Alpe d’Huez and watching Aussie Cadel Evans win the tour.