Ainda não há tópico? É a minha prova favorita!
Stage 1
The race begins with a difficult looking stage in Saint Etienne. The riders tackle a tricky lap circuit that features a climb of 3.4km at 5.4%. This is covered 3 times, the last ascent crests with 7km remaining. A tough day for the sprinters.
Stage 2
The second stage is another one that looks challenging. The middle section will determine the type of finish we get. The riders have to tackle a cat 2 climb, that then merges into a cat 3 climb and after a short section of flat, a cat 4 climb! The gradients are not tough, but it’s a real test of the climbing legs for the sprinters.
Stage 3
At last, a day for all the sprinters!
Stage 4
The ITT is a very similar length to the one in the Tour, perfect for the challengers to test their legs. The length means we will see some gaps between the GC contenders.
Stage 5
Another day for the sprinters.
Stage 6
The Tour preparation gets serious! Mont du Chat is renowned as the hardest climb in France. It is 8.7km at 10.3% and will feature in stage 9 of the Tour, after not being in the race since the 1970s. The Dauphine stage is easier than the Tour, but similar in that the riders have to descend to the finishing line. This will be a great climb to watch.
Stage 7
The seventh stage features Alpe d’Huez, but it’s not the climb that many will remember from the Tour. Instead, the riders climb Col de Sarenne, before coming up to the crest of Alpe d’Huez. The climb is 15.3km at 6.9%, with the kick up to the finishing line of 3.7km at 7.2%, this section is final 3.7km of Alpe d’Huez that we all know and love.
Stage 8
Just 115km long, but rammed full of climbing. This looks like an amazing stage and finishes with 11.3km at 9.2%. Sounds like a brilliant stage.
Contenders
Chris Froome – Froome is looking for his 4th title in the last 5 years, that would be some achievement.
Alberto Contador – the Spaniard’s season has been a story of 2nd places.
Alejandro Valverde – after an awesome start to 2017, Valverde has enjoyed a rest since winning LBL.
Richie Porte – will be walking on air just now!
Romain Bardet – bad luck has hindered his progress in 2017.
Dan Martin – another rider that will be delighted with the route.
Esteban Chaves – injury has stopped him racing since the Sun Tour. .
Simon Yates – a more realistic option for Orica.
Louis Meintjes – the South African is a favourite of mine.
Fabio Aru – the Italian is a very hard rider to predict.
Fonte: http://www.ciclismointernacional.com/criterium-du-dauphine-2017-overall-preview/
Eu aposto no Froome com Porte a roer os calcanhares nas subidas e o Valverde a dar show. Adorava ver o Contador em forma. A ver vamos!!!
Stage 1
The race begins with a difficult looking stage in Saint Etienne. The riders tackle a tricky lap circuit that features a climb of 3.4km at 5.4%. This is covered 3 times, the last ascent crests with 7km remaining. A tough day for the sprinters.
Stage 2
The second stage is another one that looks challenging. The middle section will determine the type of finish we get. The riders have to tackle a cat 2 climb, that then merges into a cat 3 climb and after a short section of flat, a cat 4 climb! The gradients are not tough, but it’s a real test of the climbing legs for the sprinters.
Stage 3
At last, a day for all the sprinters!
Stage 4
The ITT is a very similar length to the one in the Tour, perfect for the challengers to test their legs. The length means we will see some gaps between the GC contenders.
Stage 5
Another day for the sprinters.
Stage 6
The Tour preparation gets serious! Mont du Chat is renowned as the hardest climb in France. It is 8.7km at 10.3% and will feature in stage 9 of the Tour, after not being in the race since the 1970s. The Dauphine stage is easier than the Tour, but similar in that the riders have to descend to the finishing line. This will be a great climb to watch.
Stage 7
The seventh stage features Alpe d’Huez, but it’s not the climb that many will remember from the Tour. Instead, the riders climb Col de Sarenne, before coming up to the crest of Alpe d’Huez. The climb is 15.3km at 6.9%, with the kick up to the finishing line of 3.7km at 7.2%, this section is final 3.7km of Alpe d’Huez that we all know and love.
Stage 8
Just 115km long, but rammed full of climbing. This looks like an amazing stage and finishes with 11.3km at 9.2%. Sounds like a brilliant stage.
Contenders
Chris Froome – Froome is looking for his 4th title in the last 5 years, that would be some achievement.
Alberto Contador – the Spaniard’s season has been a story of 2nd places.
Alejandro Valverde – after an awesome start to 2017, Valverde has enjoyed a rest since winning LBL.
Richie Porte – will be walking on air just now!
Romain Bardet – bad luck has hindered his progress in 2017.
Dan Martin – another rider that will be delighted with the route.
Esteban Chaves – injury has stopped him racing since the Sun Tour. .
Simon Yates – a more realistic option for Orica.
Louis Meintjes – the South African is a favourite of mine.
Fabio Aru – the Italian is a very hard rider to predict.
Fonte: http://www.ciclismointernacional.com/criterium-du-dauphine-2017-overall-preview/
Eu aposto no Froome com Porte a roer os calcanhares nas subidas e o Valverde a dar show. Adorava ver o Contador em forma. A ver vamos!!!
