Tour of Britan Women Overall and Stage 1 Preview

 Not the most exciting set of profiles...maybe I should have previewed the Volta Ciclista a Cataluna instead?

There's honestly not much to preview here -- SD Worx is bringing an 'A' team, and none of the stages are difficult enough for a break to get away, not even the Wrexham stage with a decent climb inside the last 30 km. Since Wiebes took the overall at the recent stage race in London, I think they will set up the overall and at least one stage win for Kopecky, but also try to get at least one for Wiebes as well. The real question in my mind is how they will divide the spoils.


The Stages

Profiles from procyclingstats.com...
Stage 1: There's enough climbing in the first stage for a break to get away, but SD Worx will bring it back, maybe even after the last set of rollers with ~20 km left. The prediction for this stage is a win for Kopecky from a reduced group.

Stage 2: The one looking the best for the break, but I don't see them succeeding.
 
Stage 3: Sprint!
 
 
Stage 4: Another sprint!
 

Contenders

SD WORX -- Kopecky or Wiebes? I think it will be the former. Wiebes is sprinting the best in the peloton right now, but, again, she was prioritized in London, I think Kopecky will be prioritized here.
 
CHARLOTTE KOOL -- Hasn't been able to come around Wiebes all season, I don't see that changing here. Honestly, things might work out better for...
 
PFEIFFER GEORGI --  No wins so far on the year, but had a really nice classics season, she could sneak a stage win on home roads.

LETIZIA PATERNOSTER -- Another rider with a nice classics season but no wins...could also sneak a stage win.

Prediction

Kopecky and Wiebes with two stage wins a piece, but the overall to Kopecky. Wiebes and Georgi to complete the podium.

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