Male Team 11 Aug
Vårgårda Team Time Trial
42.5 Kilometers
The Movistar Team is heading to western Sweden for the first time in its four-decade history to take part in the 11th edition of the PostNord Vårgårda TTT, a UCI Women’s WorldTour event which will also mark the second time this year the Jorge Sanz-led group will take on such a demanding speciality.
The 42.5-kilometer course is divided into two sections: an out-and-back section and a final loop around the city. The first 16km, all the way down to the turning point in Herrljunga, consists of very long straights containing short, gentle ramps, which become a bit more demanding on the way back.
The toughest climb of the day -at the Hägrungabacken area-, around 1km at almost 4%, will be tackled just seven kilometers from the end, and might destroy all work done before that point, which requires all teams to save energy and keep its block together until the finale.
The road race of this Swedish meeting will be held on Monday 13th. More info is available on our other Guide.