Six things we learned from the first stage racing of 2022

After a first week of early-season stage races, here is what we found out from the Saudi Tour, Etoile de Bessèges, and the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana

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Early season racing always takes some time to adjust to, with new kits on show and riders popping up at strange teams - Luis León Sánchez at Bahrain Victorious anyone? 

Once you have settled into the rhythms of the new season, however, there is a lot to learn from these opening skirmishes. There are some new faces to follow, and some old trends to observe as well.

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