With the Spring Classics in the rear view mirror the attention is now turning to the stage races, with the spotlight first shifting to La Vuelta Femenina as it delivers its toughest course ever as it winds its way from Marin to a finale atop the Alto de l'Angliru.
The winner of the past two editions, Demi Vollering, will not be on the start line but that doesn't mean there will be any shortage of fierce rivals on the road from May 3 to May 9, some are building form toward the Tour de France Femmes but for others it will be the goal itself.
