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By David Hunter Before I start, I need to keep all you geeks right. For the purpose of this article, I have decided what makes a classic! I will try to break each race down, with some expert help from my friends. I’m stopping at Flanders, with the possibility of doing more, at a later date.
By David Hunter I decided it was time we started to focus on the real heroes of cycling. These riders are often called domestiques, which can almost seem like an insult. They are amongst the most talented sportsmen in the world, capable of incredible feats of stamina and power. No, they don’t often win stages, but…
By David Hunter Cycling is currently cool. Each race and stage enjoys a lot of media coverage, with the focus on the riders standing on the podium. That means sprinters get a large share of the stardom. Most fans will easily identify Cavendish, Greipel, Kittel, Sagan and Kristoff, regulars to the top step of the podium….
By David Hunter Having no opinion is not something I get accused of! I hate bland cycling articles that only seek to talk-up a brand or team. I like to think that I speak honestly, something that can get me into trouble. At the end of 2014 I wrote an article about MTN-Qhubeka and their signing policy….
By David Hunter Chartres – Tours 231km The final race of the year, for many of the pro peloton. Yes, we still have the Japan Cup, but this is still regarded as the final race of 2015.
By David Hunter Bologna – San Luca 200km My favourite race of the year!
By David Hunter The peloton continues in France, for the last races in the European calendar. This time, it’s the 65th edition of Paris-Bourges, with a lot of riders having one eye on Sunday and Paris-Tours. This is an excellent preparation race.
By David Hunter The first ever Abu Dhabi Tour arrives, thanks to the good people at Velon. To attract such big names, at this time of the year, means that big money has been spent. I’m not a huge fan of cycling in this area, due to the lack of cycling fans. Riding in the desert…
By David Hunter Bergamo – Como 245 km The last of the classics is here, as the peloton heads towards the end of the season. It’s been 5 years since the race finished in Como, when Philippe Gilbert completed his Lombardia double. The race also sees the return of Muro di Sormano.
By David Hunter San Francesco Al Campo – Cirie 185km After an absence of 2 years, Italian racing has one of it’s biggest races back. In many ways, this is a classic Italian race. It’s hard enough to encourage the climbers, but easy enough to attract the sprinters. Like so many Italian races, a sprinter and…
By David Hunter Milan – Torino 186km I love this race! Reason being, the climb to Superga is one of my favourite. The riders even have to do it twice. First ascent is 4.2km at 9.1%. Second time round, the riders climb to the very top. That makes it 4.9km, but still at the same gradient.
By David Hunter Busto Arsizio – Varese 198.5km The race is split into two sections. The opening 83.3km sees the race start in Busto Arsizio and head towards Varese.
By David Hunter Richmond 259.2km After some brilliant warm up races, the big one is here.
By David Hunter Richmond 53km Time for the big boys to come out and play!
By David Hunter Richmond 38.8km Welcome to the house of pain! The TTT is a beauty of a discipline. Here, 6 riders have to give it their all, in the hope of taking the gold medal. There is no other race like this one. You rely upon every member of the group and need everyone firing…
By David Hunter Alcala de Henares – Madrid 97.8km As I thought, Aru broke Dumoulin. It was a show of strength from Astana, who got their tactics perfect. All that remains is a sprint finish in Madrid.
By David Hunter San Lorenzo de el Escorial – Cercedilla 175.8km The end is nigh!
By David Hunter Medina del Campo – Avila 185.8km This stage marks the last chance for the puncheurs to take a stage.