The UCI WorldTour is back this weekend after an extended period of lower-classified races since the Tour Down Under – the first race on cycling’s elite calendar.

With no time trials, the 72nd edition of Paris-Nice is the longest ever and will see the WorldTour’s elite bid to win the yellow jersey won last year by Richie Porte.

Also on the billing this weekend will be the eighth edition of Strade Bianche, where Cannondale duo Peter Sagan and Moreno Moser are among the favourites.

We have looked in depth at the routes and riders of both races. Check out our previews via the links above.