Etoile de Bessèges 2018 Overall Preview
By David Hunter After GP La Marseillaise, the French racing scene kicks into action with this 5 day race. The defending champion is Lilian Calmejane and he’s back to try and retain his crown. The Route Stage 1
By David Hunter After GP La Marseillaise, the French racing scene kicks into action with this 5 day race. The defending champion is Lilian Calmejane and he’s back to try and retain his crown. The Route Stage 1
By David Hunter Allauch – Marseille 146km The European racing scene properly begins with the usual demanding race in Marseille. Just 146km is perfect for riders beginning their season, but the tough route makes it very difficult for most of the peloton to win.
By David Hunter Geelong – Geelong 164km After a week off, we return to racing in Australia. It’s the 4th edition of this one day race and the organisers have decided to slightly alter the route.
By David Hunter Adelaide 90km The race ends with a criterium around the streets of Adelaide.
By David Hunter McLaren Vale – Willunga Hill 151.5km It’s Willunga time!
By David Hunter Norwood – Uraidla 128.2km Time to start the GC battle.
By David Hunter Glenelg – Victor Harbor 120km Another day for the sprinters.
By David Hunter Unley – Stirling 148.6km Last year the organisers decided not to have the usual finish in Stirling, thankfully, they have brought it back. For those that love an uphill sprint, it doesn’t get much better than this.