Volta a Catalunya 2017 – Overall preview
By David Hunter We head back to Spain for another hard week in the sun. The organisers have put together a demanding edition of this race. Route Stage 1
By David Hunter We head back to Spain for another hard week in the sun. The organisers have put together a demanding edition of this race. Route Stage 1
By David Hunter Milan – Sanremo 291km The first monument of the season is here.
By David Hunter San Benedetto del Tronto 10.05km ITT The race ends with the usual TT, a course that is all about power.
By David Hunter Civitanova Marche – Ascoli Piceno 159km After a crazy weekend, the peloton will be looking forward to a quieter day in the saddle.
By David Hunter Rieti – Fermo 209km One of the best stages you’ll see all year long.
By David Hunter Nice – Nice 115.5km The race ends with a stage that is fast becoming a favourite of mine.
By David Hunter Nice – Col de la Couillole 177km The GC battle continues with the hardest stage of the race.
By David Hunter Montalto di Castro – Terminillo 187km Last time we were here, it was 2015 and Quintana won in the snow. It’s a day that will certainly live long in my mind. I’m delighted we’re back!
By David Hunter Monterotondo Marittimo – Montalto di Castro 204km After a very demanding second stage, this is a quieter day for the bunch.
By David Hunter Aubagne – Fayence 193.5km After some gruelling stages, we have reached the mountains. It’s time for the GC riders to shine. The last time we were here, Carlos Betancur took a wonderful win. Will a similar rider take the win this year?
By David Hunter Camaiore – Pomarance 229km I love Tirreno. It’s the second stage and the riders are already faced with 229km!
By David Hunter Quincie en Beaujolais – Bourg de Peage 199.5km The journey south continues. It’s the last chance for a sprinter to win a stage.
By David Hunter Beaujeu – Mont Brouilly 14.5km ITT A huge day in the fight for the yellow jersey.
By David Hunter Lido di Camaiore – Lido di Camaiore 22.7km TTT The race begins with the customary TTT. With only 4 corners, this is a day for the powerhouses of the peloton.
By David Hunter After Strade Bianche, the fun continues in Italy. The Tirreno route is packed full of fun, this promises to be a brilliant race. Route Stage 1 We begin with the usual TTT, covering 22.7km. It’s long enough to see some big gaps between the GC riders.
By David Hunter Chablis – Chalon sur Saône 190km The peloton start to see some hills.
By David Hunter Rochefort en Yvelines – Amilly 195km After the chaos of stage 1, we will have to wait and see if it’s a quiet day!
By David Hunter Bois d’Arcy – Bois d’Arcy 148.5km The race begins with a day for the sprinters.