Tour of the Basque Country 2017
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017: Primoz Rogliz takes time trial, Alejandro Valverde wins GC
Door Martijn Ophorst The last challenge of the Tour of the Basque Counry is a 27.7 kilometres ITT with a nasty climb. Primoz Roglic powers to his second stage win in the Basque Country, while Alejandro Valverde pockets the overall victory.
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017: Valverde claims victory at Arrate to take overall lead
Door Martijn Ophorst At 139.8 kilometres, the route of the 5th stage in the Tour of the Basque Country takes in six climbs. The steep closing climb up to the iconic Sanctuary of Arrate is the tonic to ignite the race. Valverde wins the sprint of a select group to…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017: Solo victory Primoz Roglic, De la Cruz retains lead
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 4 in the Tour of the Basque Country takes in two steep ascents. The last one, Vivero, reduces the peloton with only a drop to Bilbao left. Primoz Roglic jumps clear with 3 kilometres to go and the former ski jumper soloes to victory. De la…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017: David de la Cruz solos to victory and leaders jersey
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 3 in the Tour of the Basque Country travels to San Sebastián on a route with six climbs. On the last one David de la Cruz goes on the attack and he holds off the pack in the ensuing 10 kilometres descent. Victory and leaders jersey for the…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017: Albasini outsprints Richeze, Matthews in fourth and still leader
Door Martijn Ophorst The 2nd stage of the Tour of the Basque Country travels from Pamplona to a Eltziego. Although the route takes in a number of climbs the race ignites with a bunch sprint. Michael Albasini outpowers Richeze and De Bie, while leader Michael Matthews…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017: Michael Matthews sprints to victory and leaders jersey
Door Martijn Ophorst At 153.5 kilometres, stage 1 in the Tour of the Basque Country runs from Pamplona to Sarriguren. Despite Tim Wellens and Julian Alaphilippe attacks in the finale, the race boils down to a sprint with Michael Matthews fastest. The Australian is the…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017: The Route
Door Harmen Lustig The Tour of the Basque Country is feared and revered for its many steep climbs. These are still included, yet the overall profile of the 2017 route seems to be a little more gently. Nevertheless, the Queen Stage still takes in seven steep ascents…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017: Riders
Door Martijn Ophorst The Tour of the Basque Country is a mountainous race with a promising startlist. Title defender Alberto Contador faces competition of Paris-Nice winner Sergio Henao, Michal Kwiatkowski, Alejandro Valverde, Simon Yates, Julian Alaphilippe and…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017: Favourites
Door Martijn Ophorst The Tour of the Basque Country used to be perfect for punchy climbers. This is still the case, yet the 2017 route takes in less climbs. Title defender Alberto Contador faces competion by last year's runner-up Sergio Henao and young gun Julian…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017 Route stage 1: Pamplona – Sarriguren (Eguesibar)
Door Martijn Ophorst Monday, 3 April 2017 - Stage 1 in the Tour of the Basque Country travels from Pamplona to Sarriguren. As the crow flies only 5 kilometres, but the route takes in 153.5 kilometres. Three intermediate climbs, yet chances are the race boils down to a…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017 Route stage 2: Pamplona – Eltziego
Door Martijn Ophorst Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - At 173.4 kilometres, stage 2 in the Tour of the Basque Country runs from Pamplona to Eltziego. The finale offers two moderate climbs and a downhill arrival.
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017 Route stage 3: Vitoria-Gasteiz – San Sebastián
Door Martijn Ophorst Wednesday, 5 April 2017 - At 160.5 kilometres, the route of the 3rd stage in the Tour of the Basque Country takes in six intermediate climbs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and San Sebastián. The last hill is crested with some 10 kilometres remaining.
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017 Route stage 4: San Sebastián - Bilbao
Door Martijn Ophorst Thursday, 6 April 2017 - In the 4th stage of the Tour of the Basque Country the riders travel from San Sebastián to Bilbao. At 174.1 kilometres, the route takes in two steep ascents. The last one, the Vivero, offers 5.6 punchy kilometres before…
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017 Route stage 5: Bilbao – Eibar (Arrate)
Door Martijn Ophorst Friday, 7 April 2017 - Stage 5 is the main dish in the 2017 Tour of the Basque Country. At 139.8 kilometres, this could be an explosive ride with six ascents, while the finish is near the Sanctuary of Arrate.
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Tour of the Basque Country 2017 Route stage 6: ITT in Eibar
Door Martijn Ophorst Saturday, 8 April 2017 - The Tour of the Basque Country comes to a halt with a 27.7 kilometres time trial. Straight from the gun a climb before the last 10 kilometres are on rolling terrain.