Paterna > València 92.7km The final stage in Valenciana is normally one for the sprinters, but not this year. Just 93km in length, but it contains the hardest climb of the whole race. Given the current GC position, several scenarios can play out during this stage, which should make for fascinating viewing. Weather Another cracking day with lots of sunshine and not much wind. The Climbs First up is the Oronet climb. It’s a gentle 8km at 3.8% and starts after 20km of the day. The main event of the stage, La Frontera. 5km at 9.4%, which is a serious...
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Paterna > València 92.7km The final stage in Valenciana is normally one for the sprinters, but not this year. Just...
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Old Town > Maraya 143.4km It’s the final stage, but the GC isn’t settled yet. We have a gravel section...
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Bétera > Sagunto 144.8km This is a very dangerous day for the GC riders. The big climb crests with 28km...
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Novelda > Alto de Pinos Benoisa 177.7km Time for a big day of climbing, 3567m to be exact. Not only...