simon yates

PS: Did a one thread for both races, since they are basically part of the same event, with the same riders participating. The last two WT races before the World Championships, these races seem to get better every ear, and drawing bigger names. Always exciting racing. Pogacar is coming back...

The best non-monument race, which should by now be a monument. It's always exciting and hard racing, with lots of gravel and climbing. Pogacar is returning to defend his 2022 win, while Wout and MVDP, the two elite off road riders, don't want to race on gravel it seems. Also Pidcock is return to...

It's the battle of the Yates brothers. But other then them there are also an ssortment of other GC talent. Higuita, Bardet and Lutsenko have all been in great form. Also the long awaited return of young Juan Ayuso, who was 3rd last year in the Vuelta at the age of 19. Last year it was Vlasov...

Let the hype begin! This is the race that Remco will win, after coming from Tenerife where he broke every record there is. Others will race for 2nd place or lower. It's also the race where Bernal starts his European season after beating Remco in San Juan on that one stage. Notable GC mentions...