The fastest recorded time up L'Alpe d'Huez was 37'35 by Pantani. These times are at the conclusion of a mountain stage. In other words, the climb occured after ~4 hours of riding.
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[b]Recorded times[/b]
37'35 - Marco Pantani, 1997 (fastest)
38'01 - Lance Armstrong, 2001
39'45 - Miguel Indurain, 1991
41'50 - Laurent Fignon, 1989
48'00 - Bernard Hinault/Greg Lemond, 1986
Who will win stage 16? My pick: Armstrong
What will the winning time be? Armstrong's time: 37'05
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[b]Recorded times[/b]
37'35 - Marco Pantani, 1997 (fastest)
38'01 - Lance Armstrong, 2001
39'45 - Miguel Indurain, 1991
41'50 - Laurent Fignon, 1989
48'00 - Bernard Hinault/Greg Lemond, 1986
Who will win stage 16? My pick: Armstrong
What will the winning time be? Armstrong's time: 37'05