Month: September 2021

By David Hunter Antwerpen > Leuven 268.5km When I first looked at the route, I thought it was relatively easy, then I compared it to the Tour of Flanders, and was surprised to see that it has 80m more climbing. Is it really harder than Flanders? As we don’t have the cobbles of the Oude Kwaremont…

By David Hunter Knokke-Heist > Brugges 43km A long time trial. After last year’s route of 31km, it’s nice to see the UCI go back to a longer distance this year. As it’s the world championships I think it should be a true test of endurance, so I’m happy to see the longer distance return.

By David Hunter Aywaille > Namur 210km A lovely mix of narrow roads and little kickers, no wonder I love this race. It wasn’t raced last year, but it’s back this year and with a decent line up. Some are here to fine tune the form before the worlds, others are hunting for a win. The…

By David Hunter Stonehaven > Aberdeen 173 km

By David Hunter Hawick > Edinburgh 195km With 2536m of climbing, it’s not a flat stage, but it should be our first big sprint of the race. We have three categorised climbs, none of which are particularly tough. It’s hard to see the stage not ending in a sprint.

By David Hunter Carlisle > Gateshead 198km A stage that will interest the breakaway riders.

By David Hunter Alderley Park > Warrington 153km The first of the big sprints.

By David Hunter Aberaeron > Llandudno 210km In terms of the GC, this is the big day.