Category: Previews

By David Hunter Cazères Sur Garonne – Loudenvielle 141km Welcome to the start of the GC battle.

By David Hunter Millau – Lavaur 168km After fun in the mountains, we have another stage for the fast men, but the breakaway riders might have something to say about that.

By David Hunter Le Teil – Mont Aigoual 191km Another day for the climbers.

By David Hunter Gap – Privas 183km Another day for the sprinters.

By David Hunter Sisteron – Orcières Merlette 160.5km The first mountaintop finish of the race.

By David Hunter Nice – Sisteron 198km Another one for the sprinters.

By David Hunter Nice – Nice 186km It might only be stage 2, but we head to the mountains.

By David Hunter Nice – Nice 156km It begins.

By David Hunter After looking doomed for many months, I’m delighted that the Tour de France is going ahead, hopefully it lasts the full three weeks. Strap yourself in, it’s going to be fun! Key Stages Stage 6 It might not be an HC climb, but Col de la Lusette is a proper mountain. The long…

By David Hunter Plouay – Plouay 178.5km The riders have to tackle 12 laps of the circuit used in today’s race in Plouay, which means it’s the new circuit and not the “classic” route.

By David Hunter Plouay – Plouay 249km Plouay, but not as we know it. The organisers have changed much of the route, including the lap circuit at the end. I’m not sure of the exact reason, but as this is getting used for the Euros too, I imagine it’s to do with issues in closing some…

By David Hunter Plouay 25.5km ITT We’re in Britanny, that means not a flat road in sight. This TT has plenty of little hidden ramps for the riders to deal with, it certainly isn’t straightforward and opens the door for a little surprise.

By David Hunter Casalecchio di Reno – San Luca 200.5km San Luca is calling.

By David Hunter Megève – Megève 153.5km The final stage.

By David Hunter Ugine – Megève 150km Take a look at that start!

By David Hunter Bergamo – Como 231km No longer the race of the fallen leaves. This is now the race of the roasting hot sunshine.

By David Hunter Corenc – Saint Martin De Belleville 157km Another big day in the mountains.

By David Hunter Vienne – Col de Porte 135km D-Day.