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.