The spring classics kick off Saturday, February 27th with a strong field of cobbled specialists headlining the men's field at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. 

Ivan Sosa exploited the attention on his more famous Colombian compatriot and Ineos team-mate Egan Bernal on the final climb up snowy Mont Ventoux to win the third stage of the Tour de La Provence on Saturday.

Tour de la Provence is a relatively new four-day stage race in the south of France, and is defined by one key feature. That feature is of course, the Giant of Provence, Mont Ventoux.

Julian Alaphilippe will pull on his world champion's jersey for the first time this year on Thursday at Tour de La Provence, but he will face stiff opposition from former Tour de France winner Egan Bernal.

Egan Bernal, Geraint Thomas and Ineos make their season debut in Southern France at the Etoile de Bessèges stage race. The five day race features four stages on technical circuits with punchy climbs, and culminates with an 11km time trial. 

Slovenia's Primoz Roglic once more prevailed on his toughest test yet to remain on course for Tour de France glory, while Miguel Angel Lopez soloed to a breathtaking stage win atop the highest mountain of the race.