By David Hunter Le Puy En Velay – Riom 177km A stage the sprinters will be delighted to see.

By David Hunter Mauriac – Craponne Sur Arzon 180km Another lumpy day in the saddle.

By David Hunter Aurillac – Jussac 142km The race begins with a tricky looking stage.

By David Hunter The Giro is a distant memory, it’s time to start building for the Tour. We are back in France, for a mini-Tour, the classic warm up for the main event in July. Recent history shows, if you win the Dauphiné, you usually win the Tour. Route Stage 1

By David Hunter Verona 17.1km ITT The race ends with a battle against the clock.

By David Hunter Feltre – Croce d’Aune 194.5km D-Day in the battle for the pink jersey.

By David Hunter Treviso – San Martino Di Castrozza 151.7km The battle for pink continues.

By David Hunter Valdaora/Olang – Santa Maria Di Sala 222.1km To sprint or not to sprint?

By David Hunter Commezzadura – Anterselva/Antholz 181km The GC battle continues.

By David Hunter Lovere – Ponte di Legno 192.1km The start of a big week.

By David Hunter Ivrea – Como 232.2km The Giro’s attempt at Il Lombardia.

By David Hunter Saint Vincent – Courmayeur 131km Just 130km of racing, but over 4000m of altitude gain. Sounds like pure hell for the riders and heaven for the fans.

By David Hunter Pinerolo – Ceresole Reale 196.3km The first of the big climbing days.

By David Hunter Cuneo – Pinerolo 157.9km Time for the Giro to really begin.

By David Hunter Carpi – Novi Ligure 221.2km Another big day for the sprinters, the last chance for a few who’ll head home after the stage.

By David Hunter Ravenna – Modena 145.5km An easy day for the peloton and a guaranteed sprint finish.

By David Hunter Riccione – San Marino 34.7km ITT A huge day in the battle for the pink jersey.