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Michael Boogerd: the Dutch fan favourite who kept the spring alive

Michael Boogerd occupied an unusual place in Dutch cycling. He was never the most decorated rider of his era, but for more than a...

Rabobank men team history: Dutch consistency, Classics depth & years of reinvention

Rabobank was never the loudest superteam in men’s cycling, but it was one of the most recognisable. For more than 15 years, the orange-and-blue...

Greatest Spring Classics Races – Brabantse Pijl

Brabantse Pijl had its first edition in 1961, the race started and finished in Brussels. The first winner was Pino Cerami, who now has a race named after him - the GP Cerami. Pijl is the Flemish word for arrow, making it the Brabant version of Flèche Wallonne.