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5 Reasons Why You Should Watch the Spring Classics!

5 Reasons Why You Should Watch the Spring Classics

  1. Exciting and Unpredictable: The spring Classics are some of the most challenging and prestigious one-day races on the professional cycling calendar. The races are often won by riders who are able to navigate difficult terrain, including cobbled sections and steep climbs, and position themselves well for the final sprint. The racing is exciting and unpredictable, with riders attacking and counter-attacking throughout the race.
  2. Beautiful Scenery: The spring Classics take place in some of the most picturesque parts of Europe, including the Belgian and Dutch countryside, and the Italian coastline. Watching the races is a great way to see these beautiful landscapes and the historic towns and cities that the races pass through.
  3. Great Atmosphere: The spring Classics attract large crowds of enthusiastic fans, who line the roads to cheer on their favorite riders. The atmosphere is electric, with fans ringing cowbells, waving flags, and shouting encouragement to the riders.
  4. Rich History and Tradition: The spring Classics have been held for over a century and have a rich history and tradition. The races are steeped in cycling lore, with legendary riders and epic battles that are still talked about today. Watching the races is a great way to experience this history and tradition firsthand.
  5. Grand Tour Preview: The spring Classics are a great place to find out who is on form for the upcoming Grand Tours. Find out which riders are hot and which are not. New stars always emerge during the Classics and very often shine through at the Grand Tours.

Spring Classics Calendar

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Feb. 25, 2023

Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne Feb. 26, 2023

Strada Bianchi Mar. 4, 2023

Milan-San Remo Mar. 18, 2023

Classic Brugge–De Panne Mar. 22-23, 2023

E3 Saxo Classic Mar. 24, 2023

Gent-Wevelgem Mar. 26, 2023

Dwars door Vlaanderen Mar. 29, 2023

Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) April 4, 2023

Scheldeprijs April 5, 2023

Paris-Roubaix April 9, 2023

De Brabantse Pijl April 12, 2023

Amstel Gold Race April 16, 2023

La Flèche Wallonne April 19, 2023

Liège–Bastogne–Liège April 23, 2023

2022 Photos

Team Bingoal in their yellow hi-viz kits lend a hand and signal a turn at Amstel Gold Race.
Bahrain Victorious team cars are all spit and polished and ready to go.
Pick a bike, any bike – a gear junkie’s paradise.
Spring Classics are always an opportunity to check out the latest gear up close.
Old school tech. – course profiles taped to the stem – are standard on all bikes.
Getting up close and personal with riders isn’t a problem at the Spring Classics.
Riders still like to do the fine tuning themselves.
Just in case you forgot who’s on the team.
Like Tom Petty sang, “the wait-ing is the hardest part.”
Getting lined up early at Amstel Gold Race.
Early morning in the fan zone at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Don’t worry about getting lost – there are plenty of signs (and post-race souvenirs).
Which way to the col Mont-le-Soie?
It’s not always raining in Belgium.
Hats and more hats are the chosen swag these days from sponsors.
Côte de Mont le Soie, one of ten cols at 2022 Liège-Bastogne-Liège, is 1700 meters long and averages 7.9%.
For the social butterflies, head to the big classics like Tour of Flanders where you can mingle with the crowd at the team presentations.
Cobbled cols are usually access roads used only by farmers and villagers, but once a year they spring to life.

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