Category: Previews

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...

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...

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. 

Terneuzen > Schoten 205km The sprinter’s classic. Merlier is going for three in a row, something only Marcel Kittel has managed to do in the history of this race. 

Fontevraud-l’Abbaye > Vertou 187km The opening stage of the 4-day race looks like one for the sprinters.