Date: Feb 14, 2026
Type: Points Race
Distance: 41 km
Climb: 515 m
Vbw: 15%
Stage 1
Saturday February 14th, 2026
London 8 points race with 2 laps.
We will be doing 2 laps of this course. Other than the sprint, the first 12km will likely be fairly calm. It would be hard for a solo rider to break away from a group on the flat roads around London. The fireworks will start on the first ascent of Box Hill. Groups will string out and splits will form. The second ascent of Box Hill will force a final selection. This is unlikely to come down to a large group sprint finish.
7.4km-7.6km - The Mall Sprint Reverse
190m long. 1.1% grade. 220 points.
12.3km-15.4km - Box Hill KQOM
3km long. 4.4% grade. 400 points.
*I don't have reference points for Lap 2. Sprinters will undoubtedly go for it on Lap 1 when the group is all together and the legs are fresh.*
Stage 1 Reference: https://www.strava.com/activities/17094703517