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It's the proper start of cobbled classics, they only way to properly race a classic. The old gang is back, fresh from Milano Sanremo. It's MVDP vs Pog vs Ganna again, but now joined by Wout as well. And a host of other talent as well. Notable rider: Pogacar Wout, MVDP, Girmay, Jorgenson, De...

So Vingegaard comes fresh from his Algarve win to dominate yet another stage race. The others will have to settle for 2nd place or lower. O'connor and Almeida might try something though. And Buitrago has been in good form as well Also notable is the TTT of 28 km, where Visma will take even more...

PS: Did a one thread for both races, since they are basically part of the same event, with the same riders participating. The last two WT races before the World Championships, these races seem to get better every ear, and drawing bigger names. Always exciting racing. Pogacar is coming back...

The old gang is back, fresh from Milano Sanremo. This time it's Wout's turn, as Pog is racing in Catlunya. He and MVDP will battle it out on the cobbled climbs. For the last two editions it was Wout who has won it, can he do a hattrick? Notable all-rounder: Wout, MVDP, Hirschi, Mohoric, Kung...

A race that desspite the climbs is always won by a sprinter. I have no doubt it will be the same this year. Notable riders: Philipsen, De Lie, Kristoff, Matthews, Bennet, Trentin, Hirschi, Bauhaus, Ackermann https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/eschborn-frankfurt/2023/result/overview...

Let the hype begin! It's a showdown between Pog and Vinge, before their real showdown at the TDF. But there's also a lot of other talent here. Also notable is the TTT of 32 km, where stronger teams will take a lot of time. Notable GC mentions: Pogacar, Vingegaard, Martinez, Skjelmose, Powless...