By David Hunter Granada – Roquetas de Mar 188.7km More fun in the sunny South.

By David Hunter Marbella – Caminito Del Rey 163.5km Time for the first road stage.

By David Hunter Plouay – Plouay 256.7km With the Vuelta starting in Spain, some of the pro peloton are stuck in grand tour mode, the rest are now looking forward to a series of one day races. Some are here to win, others are looking to get racing in the legs with a view to Canada…

By David Hunter Málaga – Málaga 8km ITT The race begins with a fast TT around the streets of Malaga.

By David Hunter Yes, my favourite Grand Tour of the year. The reason I love this race is the steep finishes at ridiculous gradients. Add in the sunshine, the relaxed racing, unpredictability and that is why I many cycling fans think this is the high point of the year. Crucial Stages Stage 4 This is a…

By David Hunter Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure – Geraardsbergen 209.5km The big day for the GC.

By David Hunter Riemst – Sittard Geleen 182km At last, the race hits the hills.

By David Hunter Sint Pieters Leeuw – Lanaken 209km Last chance for the sprinters to shine.

By David Hunter Heerenveen – Bolsward 177.5km The race begins with the usual sprint stage in Bolsward.

By David Hunter The organisers have decided to change the route and have gone back to a more traditional parcour, one that leaves me disappointed. The race is much easier and bonus seconds will have a big say in the outcome of the race. Route Stage 1 We open with the usual sprint in Bolsward. Narrow…

By David Hunter Glasgow – Glasgow 235km Got to love a race in the city where you were born. Not only that, but the route cuts right past where I went to university. You could say this is my home race. The profile supplied by the organisers is a bit misleading, I preview this one made…

By David Hunter Have you missed me? After enjoying a nice vacation, I’m back in the preview chair and ready to roll. First up is one of the favourite races, in one of my favourite places. If you love steep climbs, this is the race for you. The organisers have stuck with the traditional route as…