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Utrecht 23.4km TTT The Vuelta kicks off with a team time trial around the streets of Utrecht. As we are in the Netherlands, expect lots of support for Jumbo-Visma. Weather We have a real risk of thunderstorms, which isn’t ideal for a TTT. It looks like there will be rain in the afternoon and early...

Otterup > Herning 239.3km Today’s TT has left us with a delicately balanced GC picture, the bonus seconds in the next three stages will go a long way to determining the winner of the race. This stage is a nod to GP Herning, one of the biggest races in this part of the world. We...

It’s time for La Vuelta, the final grand tour of the season. I love all things Spain, including this race. While others show you every kilometre live, the Vuelta continues to be old school, there’s really no need to show the early part of most stages. As usual, it’s the standard mix of wall finishes,...

Assens 12.2km ITT As usual, we have an ITT in the Tour of Denmark, one that will have a big impact on the GC fight. Weather A bit grey at times, but it should be dry for all. The wind should also be the same strength for all, with a lot of headwind throughout. One...

Allerød > Køge 222.5km The opening stage of the Tour of Denmark is a long one, and it could be a touch on the boring side, but not if the wind blows. It’s still likely to end in a sprint, but there is a chance of echelons. Weather A hot one up in Denmark with...

Well then, the Tour of Denmark has gone mental! We still have a few familiar stages, with a 12.2km ITT and the circuit in Vejle, but this year we have two incredibly long stages, one of which features 18.2km of gravel. You heard me right, gravel! Not only that, but there should be a fair...

Murnau > München 207.1km The Euros are in Germany, and they’ve been designed so we get a big sprint, it might not be a great watch. It’s a city centre finish in Munich, with five laps of the lap circuit.  Weather Sunny and hot as the heatwave continues in Europe. Lap Circuit Much of the...

With the Vuelta starting next Friday, it’s time to look at the stages. As most of you will know, the Vuelta is totally different to the other grand tours, mainly due to its position in the calendar. The race is very chilled, it doesn’t have the same level of nerves as the Giro and Tour,...

Tournai > La Louvière 176km New name and new route! What was known as Tour de l’Eurométropole is now Circuit Franco-Belge, and they’ve switched the race too. It used to be La Louvière to Tournai, but that’s been reversed, and the new route is certainly an interesting one. With the fight for world tour points...

Warwick > Warwick 109.4km The women’s road race is early on Sunday morning, it’s going to be an early alarm call for those taking part. It’s a flat circuit, one that suits riders with a lot of grunt. Weather Nice and sunny. Lap Circuit The women do seven laps of the circuit, it’s not a...