Critérium du Dauphiné 2018 Route prologue: ITT in Valence

Critérium du Dauphiné 2018 PrologueSunday, 3 June 2018 - The Critérium du Dauphiné begins with a 6.6 kilometres prologue on the flat. The race is played out in Valence.

The riders roll down the start ramp and are off for a fast race. Until the intermediate check at kilometre 3.5 the route is predominantly flat and at times descending. Then the route continues on level ground to the flamme rouge, while the last kilometre is a false flat. The 500 metres run-in to the line features a short 5% kick-up.

The route takes in a number of sharp bends. With 3 kilometres done two right angles follow in quick succession, while the riders face two U-turns with 800 metres remaining.

It’s been two years since the Critérium du Dauphiné opened with a prologue, although it was hardly the same thing. Only take a look at the winner that day – Alberto Contador – and his average speed – 20.7 kms/h. Yes, the 2016 Dauphiné did start with a long-busting uphill 3.9 kilometres time trial in Les Gets.

Read also: results/report prologue Critérium du Dauphiné 2018.

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