Carlisle - Blackpool
Three Yodel sprints – in Shap, Kendal and Caton – should enliven proceedings before the riders make it to Blackpool, which thanks to its mini-Eiffel Tower should be visible miles away. The smell of the Irish Sea, fish and chips and cockles should also provide a clue that the end is close. There’s a long, flat run into the finish line underneath the Tower, and with the last two winners here Andre Greipel and Edvald Boasson Hagen, there’s every chance that a third sprinter will be on the top rung of the podium this evening. Unless they had too much Kendal mint cake en route. Maybe one for Brit Russell Downing?
Mildly interesting stage fact off of the Internet
‘The playground of the north’ is famous for its illuminations. These first happened in 1879, with eight arc lamps.
-
Dlamini and Barbero sign contract extensions with Qhubeka Assos
'Both riders are core to the fabric of our team' says team principal Ryder -
Arthur Vichot retires from professional cycling
Two-time French road race champion calls time on 11-year career -
Brian Holm and Mads Pedersen among owners of new Danish Continental team
Restaurant Suri-Carl Ras to develop future talent -
Save on Assos, Castelli and Gore winter cycling clothing in Competitive Cyclist Black Friday sale
Black Friday deals on cold-weather bike gear arrive at the perfect time
