Denain > Roubaix 143km There’s been some big changes in the women’s Paris-Roubaix, not all of them are good. It’s been moved to Sunday, the same day as the men, but the broadcast time has been cut to just 90 minutes. The good news is that the ASO have increased the amount of cobble sectors, the bad news is that you won’t get to see quite a few of them. 

Compiègne > Roubaix 259km I’ve seen many things over the years in cycling, never before have I been on the verge of watching history in the making. Make no mistake, if Tadej Pogačar wins Paris-Roubaix, it will be one of the most incredible performances in recent history. Yes, he’s already got a glittering palmarès, but this win would be better than all of that put together. A skinny climber should not be able to win this race, but Pogačar showed last year that it can be done. If he does someone manage to beat the big guys, he’ll complete the...

Goizper-Antzuola > Bergara 136km It feels weird that Eibar isn’t the final stage this year, the organisers have changed things up a bit. Instead, they’ve found another tough route, one that will interest the breakaway riders.

Brûlon > Le Mans 181km Oh Antoine, you broke the hearts of the betting corner (luckily Aranburu made up for it)! After looking the strongest rider in the race, somehow, he ended up starting the final sprint from the back of the group, and it was Alexander Kamp who won the stage and now sits in the race lead. Uno-X will have a job on their hands controlling this day, it could be very chaotic. With three bonus sprints and 10 seconds for the winner, even Corbin Strong is still in with a shout of taking home the crown.

Eibar > Eibar 176km One of my favourite stages of the season. Interestingly, the organisers have decided to lengthen the stage this year, it normally is around 130-140km. The Krabelin climb has been moved so it has more of an impact, it now sits in the 2nd half of the day. Paul Seixas extended his lead on GC today, he’s now 2:19 ahead of Roglič, Lipowitz is at 2:28 and Ion Izagirre is now just 1 second off the podium. The Basque rider was able to distance Seixas on the final rise to the line, the first hint of weakness I’ve...

Galdakao > Galdakao 168km Stage 4 over in the Basque Country, potentially another day for the breakaway, or maybe Decathlon will fancy another stage win. 

Avrillé > Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes 199km After two flat sprints, it’s time for something a lot more interesting. This day will go a long way to deciding who’s going to take home the overall title.

Basuri > Basuri 153km The easiest stage of the race, but it’s definitely not easy.

La Garnache > Les Sables-d’Olonne 154km Another nailed-on sprint finish.

Schoten > Schoten 131km The 6th edition of the women’s race, it’s only ever been won by Wiebes and Balsamo.