Web dedicada al ciclismo mundial. Entrevistas, análisis, crónicas, previas y más. La web ciclista de referencia.
Web dedicada al ciclismo mundial. Entrevistas, análisis, crónicas, previas y más. La web ciclista de referencia.
By David Hunter Conflans Sainte Honorine 6.1km This is a day for the power riders. Very little braking, it’s full gas all the way. Many riders will have been training for this, by doing 5 minute power tests. These are not fun!
By David Hunter Dubai – Fujairah 179km The race begins with a potentially hazardous trip through the desert. It’s the first time the race has travelled the whole stretch between Dubai and Fujairah. If the wind blows, this could create havoc.
By David Hunter Prospect – Lyndoch 130.8km The race starts with a sprint stage through the Barossa Valley. The riders are used to riding here but the finish is new. The KOM point comes after just 12.8km, so getting in the early move will ensure a visit to the podium. Most teams would welcome this, so…
By David Hunter El Durazno – El Durazno – 21km TTT The organisers have decided to change things up a little in 2016 and introduced the first ever TTT for the event. An interesting choice, which will please quite a few of the climbers.
By David Hunter It always seemed a strange decision to start the race with such a short TTT, but now the route has been revealed, it looks a crazy decision. Cities/Towns pay a lot of money to host the start of a grand tour, mainly due to the financial benefits of hosting all the teams, riders…
By David Hunter Bolsward – Bolsward 183.5km The race begins with a circuit around the Dutch coastline. Any type of wind is dangerous, but the forecast looks like being kind. There is a small wind, coming from the south, not really enough to cause any damage. This should be a big, bunch sprint. With plenty of…
By David Hunter Utrecht – Utrecht 13.8km ITT No prologue, no road stage, we are straight into a TT. At 13.8km, it’s long enough for some proper gaps and the winner could win by around 5 seconds. The route is technical, with a lot of corners to be covered. Despite the corners, we do have opportunities…
By David Hunter Risch Rotkruez – Risch Rotkreuz 161.1km There is no messing about in the Tour de Suisse! The first road stage and bam, straight into some hard racing. The stage looks very hard and it’s going to rain, making it a challenging start to the race.