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Traditionally the harder and more selective of the two Canadian races, GP Montréal sees the peloton take on a challenging city circuit which tends to result in some exciting racing.

Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen is a typical Belgian race with a lot of corners and open areas that can see echelons, however on paper, the day should come down to a bunch sprint finish.

A two-day long stage race, Tour de la Semois often lends itself to attacking racing over the hilly routes as the puncheurs look to create some separation over the sprinters.

The Super 8 Classic has all the ingredients for a tough race. The short Flemish hills in the Ardennes normally see the bunch open up the race before a hard chase from those behind looking to sprint.

The peloton will find a lot of short punchy climbs along the route at Paris-Chauny. Like a lot of races at this time of year, it will then be a battle between the attackers and those looking to sprint.