
Paris-Nice 2017 – Stage 8 Preview
By David Hunter Nice – Nice 115.5km The race ends with a stage that is fast becoming a favourite of mine.
By David Hunter Nice – Nice 115.5km The race ends with a stage that is fast becoming a favourite of mine.
By David Hunter Nice – Col de la Couillole 177km The GC battle continues with the hardest stage of the race.
By David Hunter Montalto di Castro – Terminillo 187km Last time we were here, it was 2015 and Quintana won in the snow. It’s a day that will certainly live long in my mind. I’m delighted we’re back!
By David Hunter Monterotondo Marittimo – Montalto di Castro 204km After a very demanding second stage, this is a quieter day for the bunch.
By David Hunter Aubagne – Fayence 193.5km After some gruelling stages, we have reached the mountains. It’s time for the GC riders to shine. The last time we were here, Carlos Betancur took a wonderful win. Will a similar rider take the win this year?
By David Hunter Camaiore – Pomarance 229km I love Tirreno. It’s the second stage and the riders are already faced with 229km!
By David Hunter Quincie en Beaujolais – Bourg de Peage 199.5km The journey south continues. It’s the last chance for a sprinter to win a stage.
By David Hunter Beaujeu – Mont Brouilly 14.5km ITT A huge day in the fight for the yellow jersey.
By David Hunter Lido di Camaiore – Lido di Camaiore 22.7km TTT The race begins with the customary TTT. With only 4 corners, this is a day for the powerhouses of the peloton.
By David Hunter After Strade Bianche, the fun continues in Italy. The Tirreno route is packed full of fun, this promises to be a brilliant race. Route Stage 1 We begin with the usual TTT, covering 22.7km. It’s long enough to see some big gaps between the GC riders.
By David Hunter Chablis – Chalon sur Saône 190km The peloton start to see some hills.
By David Hunter Rochefort en Yvelines – Amilly 195km After the chaos of stage 1, we will have to wait and see if it’s a quiet day!
By David Hunter Bois d’Arcy – Bois d’Arcy 148.5km The race begins with a day for the sprinters.
By David Hunter The organisers have decided to make the route an attractive one for sprinters. They have been rewarded with many top quick men.
By David Hunter Siena – Siena 175km A familiar route for this epic race. Not an exact copy of 2016, but close enough.