Tour of Oman 2017 – Stage 1 Preview
By David Hunter Al Sawadi Beach – Naseem Park 176.5km The race begins with a day for the sprinters. This is an easy day in the saddle for the peloton, a nice start to the week.
Year: 2017
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Tour of Oman 2017 – Overall Preview
By David Hunter After the sprinters had their fun in the Dubai Tour, it’s the turn of the climbers and classics specialists in Oman. Vincenzo Nibali won in 2016, but he’s not back to defend his title. With no Chris Froome either, it looks like we’ll get a new winner of the trophy. Route Stage 1
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2017 – Stage 5 Preview
By David Hunter Paterna – Valencia 130.2km The final stage is no procession for the peloton. This is the same stage as 2016, where Stijn Vandenbergh managed to hold off the sprinters.
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2017 – Stage 4 Preview
By David Hunter Segorbe – Lucena del Cid “Mas de la Costa” 180km It’s the big day for the GC.
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2017 – Stage 3 Preview
By David Hunter Canals – Riba-Roja de Turia 161km After today’s fun, the stage is set for the sprinters.
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2017 – Stage 2 Preview
By David Hunter Alicante – Denia 180.6km It was always going to be the problem with starting the race with a 38km TTT, we now have huge time gaps on GC. That is good news for some in the bunch, but it’s going to make chasing the early break tough on the sprinter teams.
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2017 – Stage 1 Preview
By David Hunter Orihuela – Orihuela 37.9km TTT It’s very unusual that we are faced with a 38km TTT as the very first stage of a race in January. I’m sure the vast majority of the bunch are not looking forward to this.
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2017 – Overall Preview
By David Hunter This race returned to the pro peloton in 2016, there hadn’t been an edition since 2008. It was a welcome return, as many riders want to be here, an area they know well from winter training. Last year the weather was good, as was the racing. This year should be another cracker of…