The race was right at the other side of northern Spain almost a week ago when the sprinters last had a look-in so they are unlikely to pass up this opportunity to demonstrate their speed, daring and unsurpassed handling skills. The course weaves around the north-western corner of the country, passing through Ferrol and the finish city of A Coruña, before circling back into the port city again. The twisting roads are likely to be more of a factor than any breeze of the Atlantic.
The line-up of sprinters isn't looking as stellar as that of the GC contenders but Giro d'Italia champion Nacer Bouhanni is due to start, along with Giant-Shimano's Luka Mezgec, who claimed the final stage in this year's Corsa Rosa.
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Critérium du Dauphiné: Tadej Pogačar stamps GC authority with another victory on stage 7
Slovenian goes solo 12km from the line, beats Jonas Vingegaard by 14 seconds to extend his overall lead -
Critérium du Dauphiné stage 7 live – Pogačar attacks on the final climb
132km from Grand-Algueblanche to Valmeinier 1800 -
Tour de Suisse Women: Elisa Balsamo scores stage 3 victory
Italian edges out Mischa Bredewold in Küssnacht as Reusser retains race lead -
'Demi isn't the person to take a lot of responsibility in these moments' – Reusser-Vollering Tour de Suisse Women rivalry turns tetchy
'I think she's panicking a lot' says race leader as pair let GC rivals gain 30 seconds on stage 2
