La Vuelta a España 2017 – Overall Preview
By David Hunter We head to Spain for the final grand tour of the season. Easily my favourite of the three, I simply love the route the organisers continue to provide. If you love steep climbs, this is the race for you! Important Stages Stage 5 The 1st of the wall finishes. The stage ends with…
Vuelta España 2017 – Points Classification Preview
By David Hunter The battle for the green jersey. Forget all images of the sprinters battling for this honour in the Tour de France, it doesn’t work that way in Spain! Just like the KOM competition, the organisers follow a traditional scoring method, making all stages equal in points. As the route is mountainous, it makes…
Vuelta a España 2017 – KOM Preview
By David Hunter La Vuelta is different from the Giro and Tour in many ways, but the KOM scoring system is a very important difference. The organisers have favoured a more traditional approach to scoring, no fancy systems in Spain! The jersey is white with blue polka dots.
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Stage 7 Preview
By David Hunter Essen – Geraardsbergen 191km After a great couple of stages, the riders prepare for the final stage and the Muur.
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Stage 6 Preview
By David Hunter Riemst – Houffalize 203.7km The longest stage of the race and I think the hardest, despite the Muur coming up on Sunday.
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Stage 5 Preview
By David Hunter Sittard – Sittard 167km Time for the GC battle to start.
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Stage 4 Preview
By David Hunter Lanaken – Lanaken 154.2km The last day for the sprinters.
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Stage 3 Preview
By David Hunter Blankenberge – Ardooie 185km The stage should follow the example of stage 1. The break of 4 riders will get away with ease, but never get a large gap. They are allowed to take the golden kilometre, before the bunch bring it back together for a frantic finish.
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Stage 2 Preview
By David Hunter Voorburg 9km ITT Strap yourself in for a close TT. Just 9km long, this means the gaps will be small and plenty of riders will think they have a chance of taking the win. With only a few corners, the riders won’t be using their brakes very often. The final 3km is almost…
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Stage 1 Preview
By David Hunter Breda – Venray 169.8km The race begins with a sprint stage in Holland.
BinckBank Tour 2017 – Overall Preview
By David Hunter We’ve had a change of name, but no change to the brilliant structure of the race. As usual we dart between Belgium and Holland, with a nice mix of climbs, cobbles and sprints. Get ready for a fantastic week of racing. Route Stage 1 We open with a standard sprint stage, as long…
Vuelta a Burgos 2017 – Overall Preview
By David Hunter This is a cracking race, one that allows riders a final tune up before they head off to La Vuelta. The organisers usually provide something for everyone, but this is really a race for climbers to test their legs. Route Stage 1 Uphill sprint alert! This is something that the organisers are famous…
RideLondon Surrey Classic 2017 Preview
By David Hunter London – London 183km The peloton returns to England for the 6th edition of this new race. The organisers have continued with a traditional route, with the climbs of Leith Hill and Box Hill being favourite spots for fans. In order to make the race more interesting, the organisers have decreased the distance…
Tour of Poland 2017 – Overall Preview
By David Hunter After having to be scheduled at the same time as the Tour, in 2016, it’s good to see the race return to a better slot. As usual, most of the riders here are looking to pick up form for the Vuelta, this is a perfect preparation race. Route Stage 1 The race begins…
Clásica San Sebastián 2017 Preview
By David Hunter San Sebastian – San Sebastian 231km After a nice holiday, it’s good to be back previewing! San Sebastian is a brilliant race in the Basque Country, the perfect follow up to the Tour de France. The organisers have decided to stick with last year’s route, although they have managed to lengthen it a…
Tour de France 2017 – Overall Preview
By David Hunter Like most fans of this sport, I can’t help but be disappointed with the Tour de France route. Lacking in demanding mountaintop finishes, this year is great for riders who climb well and TT even better. With many sprint stages, it promises to be a tough race for fans to watch. I hope I’m…
