Vuelta a España – Stage 9 Preview
By David Hunter Talavera de la Reina – La Covatilla 200.8km After a very enjoying opening the week, the race heads to the hills.
By David Hunter Talavera de la Reina – La Covatilla 200.8km After a very enjoying opening the week, the race heads to the hills.
By David Hunter Pembrey Country Park – Newport 176km The race begins with a tricky looking stage in Wales.
By David Hunter Linares – Almadén 195.1km Another sprint stage, I wonder if a sprinter will win it?
By David Hunter Puerto Lumbreras – Pozo Alcón 185.7km Welcome to a classic Vuelta sprint stage.
By David Hunter Huércal Overa – San Javier. Mar Menor 155.7km At last, a normal sprint stage.
By David Hunter Vélez Málaga – Puerto de Alfacar 161.4km A stage very close to my heart.
By David Hunter Mijas – Alhaurin de la Torre 178.2km Another sunny day in the South.
By David Hunter Blankenberge – Ardooie 185km One of my favourite sprint finishes of the year, hopefully the bunch doesn’t mess the chase up, like today!
By David Hunter Aalter – Antwerp 166km Another day for the sprinters.
By David Hunter Venray 12.7km ITT A big day in the GC battle.
By David Hunter It’s here, there really is nothing quite like the Tour de France. Delayed by a week, due to some little football tournament, we are in for three weeks of incredible racing. Key Stages The TTT is on the third day and with a distance of 35.5km, we are bound to see big gaps….
By David Hunter Bellinzona – Bellinzona 34km ITT TT day.
By David Hunter Bellinzona – Bellinzona 120km Last chance for the sprinters, to be fair, it’s the one and only chance for a few of them!
By David Hunter Eschenbach/Atzmanning – Arosa 171km Last day in the mountains.
By David Hunter Fiesch – Gommiswald 186km Another profile that is put in the weird section.
By David Hunter Gstaad – Leukerbad 155km The first of the GC days.
By David Hunter Gansingen – Gstaad 189km I’ve not seen a profile like this for a while.
By David Hunter Oberstammheim – Gansingen 183km Just like today, this could be another frustrating day for many of the sprinters.