By David Hunter Busto de Bureba > Espinosa de los Monteros 172km The first of the GC days.

By David Hunter Tardajos > Briviesca 175km The first of the proper sprint stages.

By David Hunter Burgos > Burgos 161km A stage we should all know well.

By David Hunter The peloton continues their stay in the north of Spain with the 43rd Vuelta a Burgos. This is a race that usually had a weak start list, but after enjoying themselves last year the big world tour teams have decided to come back. The race will be used as vital preparation for those about…

By David Hunter San Sebastián > San Sebastián 222.5km We’re off to the Basque Country for one of the best races in the calendar.

By David Hunter Fuji International Speedway 44km ITT A hilly TT, but still one for the specialists.

By David Hunter Dinant > Quaregnon 189km The final stage is one that will interest the sprinters, but the puncheurs will sense a chance of upsetting the fast men. The issue is a couple of little kickers that are in the lap circuit, they don’t last long but they are tough.

By David Hunter Tokyo > Fuij Circuit 232km A race like no other. With so many factors to consider, my head is about to burst.