The NSCU first ever multi-stage race will be held in the nation of Darmen. The three stage event will contain two large mountain stages and a time trial. The total race distance will be 630km over the large country of Darmen. Here is the stage information:
Stage 1:
Total Distance: 270km
Flat: 21km
Hill: 82km
Mountain: 95km
Downhill: 72km
Climbs: 2nd Category (32km), Hors Categorie (88km), 3rd Category (152km)
Sprints: 135km
Stage 2 (Time Trial):
Total Distance: 40km
Flat: 36km
Hill: 3km
Mountain: 0km
Downhill: 1km
Stage 3:
Total Distance: 320km
Flat: 30km
Hill: 20km
Mountain: 200km
Downhill: 70km
Climbs: Hors Categorie (43km, 120km, 254km)
Sprints: 160km
This race strongly favors the climbers, particularly the all around cyclists that can climb and time trial. The long stages will test the integrity of each team as they attempt to catapult their leaders into the leader's jersey over the three brutal stages. The gaps between the racers should be large with over 300km of mountains and hills