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  1. E3 Saxo Classic 2025, one day classic, March 28

    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...
  2. Milano - Sanremo 2025, one day monument, March 22

    PS: Mostly copied from last year You know this race. The oldest classic, the sprinter's classic, except when it's not. Will Pogacar, MVDP, Pedersen, Ganna and other all rounders manager to drop the sprinters on the Poggior or not? Will Mohoric try on the descent again? Time will tell! Notable...
  3. Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol 2025, February 19-23

    The return of mythical Enric Mas. Also Pidcock return from the desert after his win there. They will be challenged by Van Gils and others on a route with a lot of climbing. Notable GC/allaround mentions: Mas, Pidcock, Van Gils, Wellens, Sivakov, Soler, Christen Notable sprinters: Kristoff...
  4. Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec & Montréal 2024, one day classics, September 13 & 15

    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...
  5. E3 Saxo Classic 2024, one day classic, March 22

    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...
  6. Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne 2024, February 25, one-day classic

    Basically comes just after Omloop, with mostly the same protagonists. In the past even sprinters could win, bu usually it's the stong riders. So it's a double weekend for Wout and company. Notable mentions: Wout, Philipsen, De Lie, Mohoric, Laporte, Benoot, Demare, Kristoff, Wellens, Trentin...
  7. Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2024, February 24, one-day classic (men's)

    The first of the big classics. Cobblestones, steep climbs, crazy fans, what's not to like. A big test for Wout, but MVDP is waiting for San Remo for his start of the season. Notable mentions: Wout, Philipsen, De Lie, Mohoric, Laporte, Pidcock, Benoot, Kung, Alaphilippe, Wellens, Trentin...
  8. Tour of Slovenia 2023, June 14 - June 18

    More hot racing this year. Last two editions were won by Pogacar. This year because of the broken wrist he will not participate. But that opens the up to some actual competition! Notable GC mentions: Ulissi, Fortunato, Mohoric, Zanna, Wellens Notable sprinters: Groenewegen, Molano, Bauhaus...
  9. Strade Bianche 2023, March 4, one-day classic (men's & women's)

    The best non-monument race, which should by now be a monument. It's always exciting and hard racing, with lots of gravel and climbing. Wout and Pog won't be here unfortunately, so can anyone beat Matthieu Van Der Poel? Notable mentions: MVDP, Bilbao, Vlasov, Mohoric, Pidcock, Sheffield, Benoot...