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Oude Kwaremont: Key Climb of Flanders

The Oude Kwaremont, an emblematic climb in the heart of Flanders, has etched its name in the annals of cycling history. This challenging ascent, with its 2.2 km length...

Geulhemmerberg: A Key Amstel Gold Race Climb

The Geulhemmerberg, a picturesque hill nestled in the Limburg region of the Netherlands, is an essential part of the prestigious Amstel Gold Race. This annual one-day road cycling event,...

The Iconic Cauberg Climb: Valkenburg’s Cycling Gem

The Cauberg climb, located in the Dutch province of Limburg, is one of the most iconic and challenging ascents in professional cycling. Steeped in history, the climb has played...

Cycling World Champions List

The World Championships is the pinnacle one-day race of the cycling calendar. The list of winners contains so many iconic cyclists over the decades.

Greatest Spring Classics Races – Amstel Gold Race

Amstel Gold is a relatively newer classic, its first race only taking place in 1966. After a few organisational mishaps, it raced from Breda...

Greatest Spring Classics Riders – Philippe Gilbert

Despite being Belgian, Gilbert started his career at French team FDJ in 2003. In 2005 he won enough French races to win the Coupe de France series. The following year he won his first Classic - Omloop het Nieuwsblad. 2008 saw him podium Milan San Remo for the first time, win Omloop again and win Le Samyn.

Tour of Flanders 2019 Preview – Tips, Contenders, Profile

Sunday's Tour of Flanders or De Ronde for short is the highlight of the Flemish Spring Classics season. All of the races in the area that we've had so...

La Fleche Wallonne 2018 Preview – Tips, Contenders, Profile

La Fleche Wallonne is the first of the Ardennes Classics, tying in with Liege Bastogne Liege taking place at the weekend. The race is filled with plenty of climbs,...

Gent – Wevelgem 2018 Photos

After heading to E3 Harelbeke with my camera the previous Friday, Hannah and I went along to Gent - Wevelgem (both the Men's and Women's races) on Sunday with my...

E3 Harelbeke 2017 Photos

As part of my trip to Belgium, I did the Gent - Wevelgem Cyclo Sportive and the Fabian Cancellara Classic. I also got to take in a pro race...

Liege Bastogne Liege 2015 Preview – Tips, Contenders, Profile

Liege Bastogne Liege Profile Liege Bastogne Liege is the finale of the Spring Classics and is somewhat similar to the previous classic at Fleche Wallonne in that it has a...

La Fleche Wallonne 2015 Preview – Tips, Contenders, Profile

La Fleche Wallonne is one of the key Ardennes Classics taking place in Belgium each year. The finale takes place on a circuit with two warmup climbs before the...