Ruta Del Sol 2015 – Stage 4 Preview
By David Hunter Maracena – Alto de Allanadas 199.8km After the brutality of today’s final climb, the riders face an even harder stage. Not what they want to hear
Month: February 2015
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Tour of Oman 2015 – Stage 5 Preview
By David Hunter Al Sawadi Beach – Ministry of Housing 151km What got the expected fireworks on Green Mountain, but a surprise result. It was Rafael Valls of Lampre-Merida taking a shock win, in front of my pick Van Garderen. Despite that win, the race isn’t over. This stage is very demanding with 4 ascents…
Volta ao Algarve 2015 – Stage 3 Preview
By David Hunter Vila do Bispo – Cabo de Sao Vicente 19km The stage is set for a very important GC day. At 19km, the TT is long enough to only suit true specialists. The route seems fairly straightforward, descend for 10km, then climb for 9km. Everything is under 100metres of altitude, so the climbing…
Tour of Oman 2015 – Stage 4 Preview
By David Hunter Sultan Qaboos Grande Mosque – Green Mountain The big GC day is here! The stage is set for another epic day as the riders climb the wide open roads to Green Mountain.
Ruta Del Sol 2015 – Stage 3 Preview
By David Hunter Motril – Alto de Hazallanas 159.8km Time for Froome v Contador! The stage is relatively straight forward, until we get to the beast of the final climb.
Ruta Del Sol 2015 – Stage 2 Preview
By David Hunter Utrera – Lucena 194.7km After the opening split stage, the riders head East, with the sun on their backs.
Tour of Oman 2015 – Stage 3 Preview
By David Hunter Al Mussanah Sports City – Al Mussanah Sports City 158.5km After a big stage 2 with GC action, stage 3 returns to the “calmness” of a bunch sprint. The stage is relatively short and with Green Mountain coming in stage 4, everyone will want a relaxing day. In my preview for stage…
Volta ao Algarve 2015 – Stage 2 Preview
By David Hunter Lagoa – Monchique 197.2km It might only be stage 2 but the GC could be decided today. As we approach the end of the stage, we have two challenging climbs: 3.9km at 5% and 4.5km at 7.8%. In between we have a scary descent and a quick plunge down to the finishing…