STAGE 1
Makuri Madness - Makuri Islands
Laps - 1
Distance - 16.1 km
Elevation - 88 m
PowerUp - Aero awarded at the start of the race.
Stage 1 is a short sprint stage, taking on one lap of Makuri Madness, a new course in Makuri Islands.
- One PowerUp, the Aero will be awarded to all riders at the start of the race
- Intermediate Points will be awarded at the Tidepool Sprint, just after the descent to Yumezi
- At the finish line, all riders will earn Points towards the Overall Classification.
- Placing in this stage will also be crucial for the Sprint Showdown as only the highest scoring riders from Stages 1 & 2 will progress.