Critérium du Dauphiné
About This Race
Critérium du Dauphiné is a worldtour stage race on the UCI WorldTour calendar, held in France. The race spans 8 stages, demanding all-around performance from the peloton — from sprinters to climbers to all-rounders. Grand Tour contenders typically target the general classification with stage wins as a secondary goal.
Every WorldTour team fields a roster of specialists tailored to the course profile. Riders will compete using equipment from a small number of approved manufacturers, with all bikes, computers, and power meters meeting strict UCI technical regulations.
Race Class
WorldTour Stage Race
Multi-day stage races outside the Grand Tours. These provide crucial racing opportunities and shape the form of GC contenders.
Equipment That Powers The Peloton
WorldTour teams use specialized equipment for critérium du dauphiné. Here are the most common products you'll see on the start line:
Garmin Edge 1040 Solar
Battery: 45h (with solar: 100h+)
Wahoo Roam V2: A Worthy Garmin Alternative?
Battery: 17h
Favero Assioma DUO: Rechargeable, Dual-Sided, and Reliable
Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion, 50h
Wahoo KICKR Core: The Mid-Range Smart Trainer Sweet Spot
Battery: Mains-powered
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