After the dispute of Challenge Mallorca, the best cycling on the planet comes to the Valencian Community. This Wednesday begins the Return to the Valencian Community, leaving Benicàssim (from January 31 to February 4). A race in a beautiful environment that many cyclists know because they train in the area taking advantage of the weather. Five stages to find the successor of Rui Costawinner of the last edition.
Route
Stage 1: Benicàssim – Castellón (166 km) / 10h15*
Stage 2: Canals – Mancomunitat de la Valldigna (164 km) / 10h35*
Stage 3: San Vicente del Raspeig – Orihuela (161 km) / 10h40*
Stage 4: Teulada Moraria – La Vall d’Ebo (175 km) / 10h55*
Stage 5: Bétera – Valencia (93 km) / 1:15 pm*
* Beginning of signature control
A total of 127 runners will start in Benicàssim. Until six World Tour teams with the highest level like Jay Hindley, Brandon McNulty, Pello Bilbao or Einer Rubio. A Volta designed for runners who can defend themselves well in the mountains, and which can be decided in the fourth and penultimate stage, with five climbs and more than 3,600 meters of elevation gain. Also a great opportunity to see for all those cyclists from teams like Euskaltel, Caja Rural, Kern Pharma or Burgos BH.
Favorites for success
- Jai Hindley (BORA-Hansgrohe)
- Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates)
- Pello Bilbao (Bahrain-Victorius)
- Matej Mohoric (Bahrain-Victorius)
- Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain-Victorius)
- Einer Rubio (Movistar Team)
- Aleksandr Vlasov (BORA-Hansgrohe)
- Lennard Kamna (BORA-Hansgrohe)
- Pavel Sivakov (UAE Team Emirates)
Source: La Verdad
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