Tommy & Derek conquer the Marmotte Granfondo Alpes
- Jul 5
- 1 min read
Sunday 28th June 2026
A huge well done to Tommy McCague and Derek McCarville on successfully completing the legendary Marmotte Granfondo Alpes today — an absolutely phenomenal achievement.
Taking on one of the toughest one-day sportives in the world is no small feat. Covering 177km across four iconic Alpine cols with a staggering 5,500 metres of climbing, the Marmotte is a true test of endurance, strength, and mental resilience.
To make things even tougher, both riders had to battle scorching temperatures reaching up to 40°C in France, turning it into a brutally demanding day in the saddle. The extreme heat led to a high number of DNFs, making their achievement all the more impressive.
Watch the full SportActive interview with Tommy McCague, filmed the following day at the summit of Alpe d’Huez: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1688707745758524/?fs=e&fs=e
Battling through the famous climbs, relentless heat, and long hours on the bike, Tommy and Derek have shown remarkable determination and grit — representing Emyvale Cycling Club with pride on one of cycling’s biggest stages.
For anyone unfamiliar with this epic event, you can learn more here: https://marmottegranfondoalpes.com/en/marmotte-granfondo-alpes/
Congratulations lads — an outstanding accomplishment and one you can be immensely proud of. Enjoy the well-earned recovery… you’ve more than earned it! 💪🚴♂️
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