Luxembourg in 5 Days
Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe, but this does not prevent the country from having its own stage race. In fact, the Skoda Tour de Luxembourg is a historic race that has been held since 1935 with a very recognizable format, consisting of five stages, one of which is an individual time trial. This pattern is replicated for the 84th edition of the event.
Route
As we mentioned, the race consists of five days, with the individual 15.5 km time trial on the fourth day standing out, which is usually crucial for the final outcome of the race. The other four stages feature undulating profiles with short climbs near the finish line, with positive elevation gains ranging from 2000 meters in the second stage to 3800 in the third.
Favorites
Mathieu Van der Poel (600), Mattias Skjelmose (1000), Mads Pedersen (1200), Marc Hirschi (600), Juan Ayuso (1000), David Gaudu (600), Magnus Cort (600), Alex Aranburu (800), Felix Gall (800), Michael Storer (400), and Soren Kragh Andersen (400) are some of the most prominent cyclists on the provisional start list.
Photo: © Skoda Tour de Luxembourg