Critérium du Dauphiné 2024, June 2 - 9

[Berniece]

Now that the Giro is over after a complete demolition by Pogacar, we can focus on the next battle. Critérium du Dauphiné. Besides Pogacar and Vingegaard, almost everyone that means anything in stage racing will be here. Roglic, Evenepoel, Ayuso, Kuss, Jorgenson, and many more. After the showing of Pogacar let’s hope we see a decent fight with proper climb times or we might be in for a TDF with a similar outcome as the Giro. And most importantly we’ll finely see if Evenepoel lost his baby fat, and is back at Vuelta ’22 weight.

Startlist

Complete list

The Route
Even though the hardest stage (7) has been made a bit easier, the complete route is still quite difficult. I don’t really see any stage that will finish in a bunch sprint.

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

Stage 7

Stage 8

 

[Gwbert]

Came on here wondering if someone had posted this yet. Can’t wait! The last three stages look brutal.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Remco and Roglič when Victor Lafay is released from the cryochamber:

 

[houtdffan]

was wondering why stage 7 suddenly went over the Ramaz

 

[Nick2413]

Very excited for this. Will be 10 times the battle of the Giro. Too many guys to pay attention to to list.

 

[red_flanders]

Course looks great. Should be one of the best races of the year with this field.

 

[Lequack]

Another easy win for Jorgenson, just like he beat Remco & Rog at Paris-Nice.

 

[Potomac]

So nobody is lef to ride the Suisse?
Will they cancel it?

 

[SHAD0W93]

So nobody is lef to ride the Suisse?
Will they cancel it?

Almeida is there to far away for UAE.

 

[Escarabajo]

What happened to stage 7? it is different to the Procycling profiles?

 

[Berniece]

So nobody is lef to ride the Suisse?
Will they cancel it?

Almeida, Carapaz, Mas and Skjelmose

 

[Berniece]

What happened to stage 7? it is different to the Procycling profiles?

It was only announced today, but due to road works they had to change the route. These profiles come directly from the official website.

 

[Andre]

I will keep an eye on Vlasov, as he might be co leader with Roglic, if Roglic is up to it. It will also be interesting to see who else will be in for Quickstep. Remco for the overall victory. Which Ayuso will show up? What form is Kuss in? Many answers forthcoming.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Almeida, Carapaz, Mas and Skjelmose

And Manny Bookman vs. Thibau Nys round 2

 

[AmRacer]

I will keep an eye on Vlasov, as he might be co leader with Roglic, if Roglic is up to it. It will also be interesting to see who else will be in for Quickstep. Remco for the overall victory. Which Ayuso will show up? What form is Kuss in? Many answers forthcoming.

Matteo takes this.

 

[Valv.Piti]

It was only announced today, but due to road works they had to change the route. These profiles come directly from the official website.

Quite a decent route change as well, I think it makes the stage slightly harder. Anyways, it should be all about Samoens

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Very exciting start list, after the Giro I expect to see some real competition. Can't wait!

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Are we sure this route isn't the first eight stages of the Vuelta in disguise?

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Are we sure this route isn't the first eight stages of the Vuelta in disguise?

Nah, the TT is too long for a Vuelta.

 

[Mayomaniac]

And Manny Bookman vs. Thibau Nys round 2

Buchmann can actually top 5 on that route.

 

[zlev11]

this might be the first good race since Paris-Nice. great field and a pretty nice route.

 

[Unterlenkerfahrend]

Oh my god my body is so ready, I'm suffering from heavy Pog-Vingegaritis, I feel like I can't even remember what a GC battle looks like, this is exactly what my doctor has prescribed me:
That route, that line up, Remco and Roglic fanbases at each other throats, Landa looking beautiful, Ayuso trying to convince himself he won't have to pull at the Tour for Pog, David Gaudu disappointing the French already, I could go on and on...inject it all into my veins.

 

[Red Rick]

Are we sure this route isn't the first eight stages of the Vuelta in disguise?

ASO trying to convince Roglic to stay on his bike.

I don't mind it though, this is near perfect for a Dauphine IMO

 

[RedheadDane]

That route, that line up, Remco and Roglic fanbases at each other throats, Landa looking beautiful, Ayuso trying to convince himself he won't have to pull at the Tour for Pog, David Gaudu disappointing the French already, I could go on and on...inject it all into my veins.

That's a wild medical experiment you're signing up for!

 

[Tim Cahill]

Evenepoel still has nightmares about Catalunya 2023, one of the most unintentionally funny races of all time. If he wins stage 4 and goes into yellow you're about to see some absolutely majestic wheelsucking.