Welcome to stage 1 of the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné. Today’s opener from Domérat sets the tone: flat roads early on, followed by a series of short climbs - including seven categorised efforts. With the final punchy ascent, Côte de Buffon (0.7km at 8%), just over 5km from the line, it’s a day to expect a versatile sprint stage, polka dot ambitions and maybe even a first glimpse of GC intent.
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