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Tour of Yorkshire 2016 Preview

By David Hunter We are back for the 2nd edition of the race that was really born thanks to the 2014 Tour de France. It’s just 3 stages long and features lots of short, sharp climbs. The area is known for being lumpy, plus we are due to get some challenging weather conditions in 2016. Stage…

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Tour de Romandie 2016 – Overall Preview

By David Hunter Racing returns to Switzerland for the 70th edition of this demanding race. The organisers have stuck to tradition with an opening prologue, a tough ITT and some days in the mountains. Add in the usual rainy conditions and it promises to be another good week of racing. Prologue The race begins with a…

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Giro del Trentino 2016 Overall Preview

By David Hunter We are back in Italy for the 40th edition of this fantastic race. It sticks to a traditional route, opening with a TTT, and then three days in the mountains. No mountaintop finish is a decision I’m not happy with, but I’m sure the organisers know what they are doing! Stage 1 The…

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Brabantse Pijl – La Flèche Brabançonne Preview

By David Hunter Leuven – Overijse 205.3km Welcome to the Ardennes! This race is a jewel of the cycling calendar, but underrated by most. As it sits between Roubaix and Amstel, a lot of the big riders skip it, so people think the race isn’t good. They are wrong! This is a great race, perfect preparation…

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Scheldeprijs 2016 Preview

By David Hunter Antwerp – Schoten 208km Stuck in between Flanders and Roubaix, is Scheldeprijs. This offers the sprinters something to aim for, whilst the puncheurs look to win one of the monuments. The course is a traditional one, with nothing to worry the peloton. The closing circuit does contain the Broekstraat, 1.7km of cobbles, but…

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