The 74th edition of the Critérium du Dauphiné will be held from Sunday 5 June to Sunday 12 June. Dating back to 1947, the race takes place in the Dauphiné region in southeastern France. Billed as one the last big showdowns before La Grande Boucle, the Critérium du Dauphiné often includes climbs or time trials from the Tour de France.

Richie Porte is title holder. The Tasmanian won last year’s edition ahead of Alexey Lutsenko and Geraint Thomas.