The organisers of the Critérium du Dauphiné have pulled together some `new challenges` for the 2019 edition, throwing a load of unknown climbs at the 18 WorldTour teams and four wildcards who will contest this year`s race. The 71st edition will begin in the Cantal department for the first time, and the riders will encounter the first significant climb on the opening stage from Aurillac to Jussac when they climb the Puy Mary. Stage 2 from Mauriac to Craponne-sur-Arzon takes in some of the most challenging climbs in the Auvergne region before the sprinters have an opportunity on the stage 3 trip from Le Puy-en-Velay to Riom. A 26.1km time trial on stage 4 will shake up the overall standings before the next sprint-friendly stage to Voiron, setting up the grand finale on the final weekend.ADVERTISEMENT The longest stage at 228km, stage 6 heads from Saint-Vulbas-Plaine de l`Ain to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne over the Col de Beaune, but the most selective stage will come the following day on the short but difficult 133km route from Saint-Genix-les-Villages to the summit finish of Les Sept Laux-Pipay. The final day covers more familiar territory, packing six categorised climbs - including Les Gets, the Col du Corbier, the Côte des Rives, and the final haul up to the Swiss resort of Champéry - into just 113.5km. Needless to say, you won`t want to miss a moment. Cyclingnews is here with all the information you need to watch the race from anywhere. UK live stream The Critérium du Dauphiné will be broadcast in the UK on Eurosport, which can be found in basic Sky TV packages. With a Eurosport Player monthly or annual pass, you can access the live stream from just about any internet-connected device. You can try it out for free. How to watch the Critérium du Dauphiné: North America How to watch the Critérium du Dauphiné: Australia live stream Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 stages
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