How to watch the Etoile de Bessèges - live streaming

Thibaut Pinot shows off the 2023 Groupama-FDJ kit
Thibaut Pinot (Grouapama-FDJ) heads up the startlist of the 2023 Etoile de Bessèges (Image credit: Groupama-FDJ)

The early season action continues at the first French stage race of the season, the Etoile de Bessèges, which runs from February 1-5.

The five-stage race will take the peloton around the Gard department in southern France, with two sprint stages, two hilltop finishes, and a time trial filling out the route.

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StagesLocationTimes (CET)
Stage 1Bellegarde - Bellegarde12:50 - 16:39
Stage 2Bagard - Aubais12:45 - 16:33
Stage 3Bessèges - Bessèges12:50 - 16:46
Stage 4Saint-Christol-Lèz-Alès - Le Mont Bouquet12:50 - 16:23
Stage 5Alès - Alès ITT13:15 - 15:50
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Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Remco Evenepoel, Demi Vollering, and Anna van der Breggen.

 

As well as original reporting, news and feature writing, and production work, Dani also oversees How to Watch guides and works on The Leadout newsletter throughout the season. Their favourite races are Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix and their favourite published article is from the 2024 edition of the latter: 'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix