There might be a 60km descent in the middle of this stage but, despite being sandwiched between La Camperona and Lagos de Covadonga, it's no easy day with three cat 3 climbs and the cat 2 Alto del Naranco. The GC riders will have one eye on the following day's stage and the other looking for signs of fatigue in rivals that can be exploited.
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Peta Mullens wins Santos Festival of Cycling stage 1
Ruby Roseman-Gannon and Nicole Frain complete top three on day one of the women's race. -
Amanda Spratt: Confident with leadership role
'I'm under no illusions about how much I have learned from Annemiek' -
Justin Williams signs sponsorship deal with Red Bull
The American criterium racer signs with Red Bull, earning the opportunity to wear a rare yet iconic helmet -
2021 Santos Festival of Cycling start list
Porte to wear bib number 1 in Tour Down Under replacement
