Kortrijk > Kuurne 193km Back in 2022, the organisers decided to significantly change the route of the race by removing the Oude Kwaremont. Since that point, we’ve had two sprint finishes and two editions going the way of the attackers, how’s it going to play out this year?

Guilherand-Granges > Guilherand-Granges 188km Some people might not like this, but this could be the race of the weekend. The climbing fans amongst you will be excited to see Seixas take on Grégoire, Jorgenson, Box Office Christen, Skjelmose, Martinez, Scaroni and Healy. That, ladies and gentlemen, is one hell of a start list. 

Gent > Ninove 138km The 21st edition of the women’s race, last year was an absolute farce. I love to see an underdog take the win, but not in the way she did. For the peloton to look at each other and give the break a ridiculous advantage wasn’t a great look for the sport, hopefully this year is a more conventional race. 

Gent > Ninove 208km The 80th edition of this fine race. It’s a day full of excitement and entertainment, last year was a bit on the meh side, but it’s usually box office stuff. Riders head here full of anticipation for the year ahead, most leave disappointed and questioning their winter preparation, but one man will leave with a mighty win, forever in the history books as a winner of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. The organisers have tweaked the route, looking to try and encourage action before the Muur, but it’s the weather which usually has the biggest impact on the type...

Villefranche-sur-Mer > Biot 155km Just a one day race this year instead of the usual short stage race. This is a race for the climbers, it’s a tough day in the saddle at this time of year. Astana are here with Scaroni, fresh from winning the Tour of Oman, Lenny Martinez makes his season debut for Bahrain and Lidl – Trek, Decathlon, FDJ and Tudor all have riders who can win this race.

La Roda de Andalucía > Lucena 169km The final stage in Andalucía. Iván Romeo holds a 7 second lead over Andreas Leknessund and with three sets of bonus seconds available in the final 27km, this race is still very much alive. The gap to the rest of the challengers is huge, this is now a two horse race.

Almeria > Tabernas 116km Just the 4th edition of the race, it’s not the same as the men’s route. This one is a little hiller but should still suit those with a fast finish.

Faro > Malhão 148km A big, old day in the Algarve Tour. The race finishes at the top of Alto do Malhão, Juan Ayuso holds a 7 second lead over Paul Seixas, settle in for a very explosive finale.

Zayed National Museum > Abu Dhabi Breakwater 149km As expected, Del Toro put Tiberi to the sword on Jebel Hafeet, but the Italian put up an excellent fight. The race ends with the usual sprint at Abu Dhabi Breakwater. Ewan, Cavendish and Merlier (twice) are the last winners here, can Milan make it three wins from three sprints?

Al Ain Museum > Jebel Hafeet 168km A huge day in the UAE Tour, we’ve got a proper fight on our hands for the GC. Tiberi leads Del Toro by 21s, a gap which could be closed on Jebel Hafeet, especially with 10 bonus seconds for the win. It’s up to UAE to firstly chase down the break, and then win the stage, Tiberi will hope to follow.