While the cat 3 Alto Morella looks like a significant obstacle, the steady ascent and equally protracted loss of altitude down to a flat, seaside finish might tempt teams of less-than-leaden sprinters – the likes of Edvald Boasson Hagen –into keeping the break on a short leash. They only have one other chance before Madrid.
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Giant and Liv overhaul time trial/tri frameset, finally adding disc brakes
New TT/triathlon frameset launched alongside new Cadex wheels -
Evolution of the Women's Tour Down Under - 'This is the hardest tour that we've seen'
The build from little more than a collection of crits to a challenging WorldTour event with a serving of one-day racing on the side -
SD Worx-Protime and Amy Pieters reach 'amicable' settlement to contract dispute as former rider continues rehabilitation
'As long as Amy shows improvements, no matter how small, everyone remains hopeful for the best possible recovery with a brighter future' says WorldTour team -
'Rider errors represent 35% of race incidents' - UCI and SafeR reveal 2024 crash statistics, delay major safety improvements
No decisions on sprint rules, gear restrictions, team radios, rim height and handlebar widths
