Category: Previews

Compiègne > Roubaix 256.6km The cobbles are calling, it’s time for the hell of the north. Weather A beautiful day for a bike race. The wind will be around 18km/h at the start of the day, coming from the east. That means a lot of crosswind in the opening stages of the race, which will...

Denain > Roubaix 124.4km After last year’s historic first edition, the women’s peloton head back to Roubaix. A day fraught with danger, but with a huge prize at the end. Weather A lovely day out with lots of sun and mild temperatures. The wind will be a constant 17km/h and coming from the east means...

Maastricht > Valkenburg 249.4km A race we’ve not properly seen since 2019, due to a cancellation in 2020 and a closed circuit in 2021. Thankfully, the real race is back, and it’s the usual mix of punchy climbs and narrow roads. Positioning is important in all races, but especially in this one, this is what...

Maastricht > Valkenburg 125.9km After another brilliant edition of Flanders, the peloton rolls into the Netherlands, and we hope for another cracking race. Weather Sunny, but with temperatures not getting above 10 degrees, it will feel a little on the nippy side. Lap Circuit The riders do three laps of this circuit, which features the...

Eibar > Arrate 135.8km The final stage, it’s another belter. Just like in Paris-Nice and Catalunya this is another race that ends with an incredible stage. It changes slightly from year to year, but it always delivers. After some tactical days, we’ll have to see how the teams approach this one. Last year, it exploded...

Zamudio > Mallabia 163.1km Get ready for another fun day in the Basque Country. So far, the race has been a little on the tactical side, this stage should be one for the big hitters. Weather Mild, and the wind will be stronger than in recent days. There is a chance of rain towards the...

Gasteiz > Zamudio 185km Another day with brutal gradients! With 2729m of climbing, this stage is easier than today, but it could still be selective. Weather A nice day with temperatures getting above 20 degrees. Key Points This stage is all about the last two climbs, the first of which is 1.9km at 11.1%.  The...

Terneuzen > Schoten 198.8km You’d better hold on to your hat, otherwise it might blow off. The red in the above picture shows the crosswind sections in this race, as you can see there’s quite a lot of them!  Weather Rain and lots of wind. At the start of the race the wind will be...

Laudio > Amurio 181.1km Stage 3 and the GC battle is going to get started. We have 3509m of climbing, it’s going to be a tough day in the saddle. The day ends with a circuit that contains two steep climbs; this lap is done on two occasions. Despite the final climb cresting 24km from...

Leitza > Viana 207km It’s one of those days where you think it’s going to be a breakaway, but probably ends up in a sprint. The start is good news for the break, as is the lack of sprinters in the peloton. The bad news for the breakaway is the whole field are close on...