Vuelta a España 2017 – Stage 3 Preview
By David Hunter Prades Conflent Canigo – Andorra La Vella 158.5km It might only be the 2nd road stage, but we are already in the mountains. I love the Vuelta!
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Vuelta a España 2017 – Stage 2 Preview
By David Hunter Nimes – Gruissan. Grand Narbonne. Aude 203.4km The second stage is one for the sprinters, with a gentle ride along the coast.
La Vuelta a España 2017 – Overall Preview
By David Hunter We head to Spain for the final grand tour of the season. Easily my favourite of the three, I simply love the route the organisers continue to provide. If you love steep climbs, this is the race for you! Important Stages Stage 5 The 1st of the wall finishes. The stage ends with…
Vuelta España 2017 – Points Classification Preview
By David Hunter The battle for the green jersey. Forget all images of the sprinters battling for this honour in the Tour de France, it doesn’t work that way in Spain! Just like the KOM competition, the organisers follow a traditional scoring method, making all stages equal in points. As the route is mountainous, it makes…
Vuelta a España 2017 – KOM Preview
By David Hunter La Vuelta is different from the Giro and Tour in many ways, but the KOM scoring system is a very important difference. The organisers have favoured a more traditional approach to scoring, no fancy systems in Spain! The jersey is white with blue polka dots.
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Stage 7 Preview
By David Hunter Essen – Geraardsbergen 191km After a great couple of stages, the riders prepare for the final stage and the Muur.
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Stage 6 Preview
By David Hunter Riemst – Houffalize 203.7km The longest stage of the race and I think the hardest, despite the Muur coming up on Sunday.