Tour de France 2016 Cheats and Tips

In certain situations it is better to follow than to lead as the rider in front can shield you from oncoming winds which will help you save energy.

Don't be afraid to change riders, there is no need to stick to one rider for the entire stage. A good tactic is to switch between one cyclist who you are using for the polka dot jersey, and after each hill climb swap back to your best rider. You can change to a different rider in another position through Team Comm by selecting a rider and pressing Triangle.

It is essential that you know the location of the feeding stations before steep climbs and important sprints so you can cycle through all your riders and order them to consume feeds according to their attack and energy gauges. Feeding stations will not be marked on the Stage map but your Team Director will announce the distances to them.

Each team member must have a role so study each rider's rating, specialisations and stats to decide which jersey is a realistic goal for your team. For example the green jersey for sprinters and the polka dot jersey for climbers.

Consider your team strengths and weaknesses before each race starts and think about how you can use the undulation of each stage to your advantage. Certain riders will have a Stage Objective which is something else you need to think about when considering which riders will get stage priority.

In certain situations it is better to follow than to lead as the rider in front can shield you from oncoming winds which will help you save energy.

Don't be afraid to change riders, there is no need to stick to one rider for the entire stage. A good tactic is to switch between one cyclist who you are using for the polka dot jersey, and after each hill climb swap back to your best rider. You can change to a different rider in another position through Team Comm by selecting a rider and pressing Triangle.

It is essential that you know the location of the feeding stations before steep climbs and important sprints so you can cycle through all your riders and order them to consume feeds according to their attack and energy gauges. Feeding stations will not be marked on the Stage map but your Team Director will announce the distances to them.

Each team member must have a role so study each rider's rating, specialisations and stats to decide which jersey is a realistic goal for your team. For example the green jersey for sprinters and the polka dot jersey for climbers.

Consider your team strengths and weaknesses before each race starts and think about how you can use the undulation of each stage to your advantage. Certain riders will have a Stage Objective which is something else you need to think about when considering which riders will get stage priority.