A surprisingly tough stage, there's something for everyone, including three intermediate sprints, a cat 3 and a cat 1 climb to the finish in Valdelinares, plus two cat 2 climbs - the Alto de San Rafael and Puerto el Cubillo. It's difficult to tell who could benefit from this stage, but there may be an early move by one of the GC favourites. The Vuelta moves up from the south during stage 6, and temperatures should be a little more comfortable for riders which may be some reward for reaching the first of the bigger climbs.
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Nash Dash Cyclocross: Caroline Mani and Kerry Werner win C2 openers in Georgia
17-year-old Lidia Cusack earns first UCI elite women's podium -
Benjamin Thomas and Fabio Van Den Bossche win Gent Six Day with stunning late attack
Week-long leaders Lindsay De Vylder and Robbe Ghys finally finish second -
Canadian Cyclocross Championships: Ian Ackert adds elite men's national title to collection
Gunnar Holmgren second and Tyler Clark third on muddy Lévis course in Quebec -
Canadian Cyclocross Championships: Isabella Holmgren wins first elite women's title
Maghalie Rochette second and Sidney McGill third in Lévis, Quebec
