Mendez

The Setmana Ciclista Valenciana has blossomed into an early-season staple for GC riders over the last few years. Initially a low-level 2.2 race for many years, it was getting a strong enough start list that saw it get plenty of attention.

The Giro Donne truly took off on Saturday following a botched start the day before. Annemiek van Vleuten, a world champion cyclist, proved herself...