The climbing concludes in traditional fashion with a tough stage through the sierra, north of Madrid.
The four first-category climbs aren’t particularly severe individually but could become so if the GC is still in the balance and one or more teams decide to race hard before the final ascent. The roads are good and the descents fast, particularly on the Navacerrada, which features twice. The peloton will tackle the northern and southern flanks of the Morcuera, then the Puerto de Cotos, where there are 7km of flat before they drop down the Navacerrada into the finish at Cercedilla.
-
Hometown hero Stefan Küng falls 1km short of breakaway success at Tour de Suisse
'This time we lost the battle even though it was very close' says Swiss rider, who was joined by teammate and former race leader Romain Grégoire in break -
UCI doubles down on handlebar width limits and maximum gearing test despite ongoing criticism
Women's rider union says handlebar regulation 'puts riders at risk' but UCI says new rules were 'developed following extensive consultation with riders, teams and organisers' -
As it happened: A sprint showdown on stage 6 of the Tour de Suisse
Jordi Meeus proves unmatchable in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, beating Davide Ballerini and Lewis Askey to the line -
Baloise Belgium Tour: Ethan Hayter takes surprise victory over Filippo Ganna on stage 3 time trial
Filippo Ganna finishes second, having been heavily expected to win
