Volta a Catalunya 2016 Stage 3 Preview
By David Hunter Girona – La Molina 172.1km This is a tough day in the saddle with 4 cat 1 climbs.
By David Hunter Girona – La Molina 172.1km This is a tough day in the saddle with 4 cat 1 climbs.
By David Hunter Castelnuovo Val di Cecina – Montalto di Castro 176km With few opportunities for the quick men, they must seize every chance they get. Stage 3 is their first opportunity.
By David Hunter Monachil – Padul 157.9km After the fun and controversy of today, the sprinters are in for another demanding day.
By David Hunter Lusail – Lusail 11km For the 3rd consecutive year, the riders tackle the 11km ITT around the Lusail Circuit. If you’ve seen it before, you’ll know exactly what we are getting. This year is slightly different to previous years, but it’s hardly noticeable!
By David Hunter Dubai – Hatta Dam 172km It’s the big day for the GC. I’m sure we all remember this brilliant finish from 2015, I cannot wait myself! Last year the race was held together and the peloton arrived, as one, at the foot of the climb. There is no guarantee it happens again.
By David Hunter Sagunto – Alzira 173.5km After a day for TT riders and one for the climbers, today is a chance for the sprinters to shine. The early climb should make it straightforward for the break to get a nice lead, it will be up to the sprinter teams to keep it at a reachable…
By David Hunter Potrero de los Funes – La Punta 131km Well, stage 2 turned out to be a surprise! Etixx their the toys out the pram when no one would help. The break almost had their day, but were caught on the final straight. They might get lucky in stage 3!
By David Hunter Mijas – Malaga 158.4km It’s only stage 3 and we have our first cat 1 climb of the race. The race starts from Mijas and heads to the north of Malaga. It loops around at Torre del Mar, home of the excellent water park, Aqua Velas! At that point it crosses the A7,…