Vuelta a España 2016 – Stage 10 Preview
By David Hunter Lugones – Lagos de Covadonga 188.7km The day before the rest day. This will be a hugely significant day, in the 2016 Vuelta.
By David Hunter Lugones – Lagos de Covadonga 188.7km The day before the rest day. This will be a hugely significant day, in the 2016 Vuelta.
By David Hunter Cistierna – Alto del Naranco 164.5km The tough weekend continues, with this fascinating stage. There are no big mountains, but it’s still a demanding day in the saddle.
By David Hunter Villalpando – La Camperona 181.5km This climb featured back in 2014, with Ryder Hesjedal taking a famous victory. I’m delighted to see it back, I’m not so sure about the riders.
By David Hunter Maceda – Puebla de Sanabria 158.5km Yet another tough day in the saddle. The peloton will be delighted to get out of Galicia.
By David Hunter Monforte de Lemos – Luintra. Ribeira Sacra 163.2km Another stage with nearly 3000m of climbing, it’s not getting any easier!
By David Hunter Viveiro – Lugo 171.3km After a few tough days for the GC riders, they can relax a little.
By David Hunter Betanzos – San Andres de Teixido 163.5km After today’s fun, it’s going to be another terrific stage.
By David Hunter Marin – Mirador de Ézaro 176.4km The peloton head north up the Galician coast. It’s an easy day in the saddle, but with a brutal finish.
By David Hunter Ourense Thmeral Capital – Baiona 160.8km After the TTT, the Vuelta has it’s first sprint stage.
By David Hunter Thermal Ourense – Castrelo de Miño Nautical Park 29.4km TTT
By David Hunter The last grand tour of the year, for me the best. The mix of brutal climbs, sun and the relaxed atmosphere makes this race special. Coming near the end of the season, it also provides younger riders with a chance of landing some big results. Crucial Stages
By David Hunter Preparation for the Vuelta Espana is now in full swing and plenty of the big guns are here. Due to the Tour of Poland being moved forward in the calendar, Burgos is the only race for riders wanting to fine tune their level before the last grand tour. As usual it’s a mix of…
By David Hunter London – London 202km This race began as the test even for the 2012 Olympic games and it grows every year. The route remains the same as 2015, where we were treated to a very attacking race. The crucial point is the climb of Box Hill, 4.4km at 3.8%. This doesn’t sound like…
By David Hunter Donostia – Donostia 220.2km The organisers have decided to change the end of the race, as recent events have made them concerned about the width of the road. Instead of climbing Bordako Tontorra, the peloton head up Murgil Bidea. Don’t worry folks, this is also a tough climb. In fact, it’s just as…
By David Hunter Time for Le Tour! The biggest race is of the year and we’re in for one hell of a battle. Expect three weeks of crazy racing. Big Stages
By David Hunter Davos – Davos 117.7km Another short but brutal stage. Not much climbing, just 2 HCs!
By David Hunter Davos 16.8km ITT After 3 demanding days in the mountains, the riders face a relatively short TT.
By David Hunter Arbon – Solden 224.3km Extreme weather protocol?