Message by Jered GruberIn one short week, the Spring Classics campaign goes from tough, cobbled, hellish tests of strength to tough, hellish tests of strength...without the cobbles. The racing heads to the hills for the next week, first into the Limburg region of Holland for the Amstel Gold Race,...
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Message by Edmond HoodThe Amstel Gold Race signals the start of the Ardennes Classics, and the first signs of who's looking good for the Giro. Raced over the hills, dales, and forests of south eastern Holland, the course selects its own worthy winner. A dozen years ago it was Mauro Gianetti who...
Message by NONEThe Amstel Gold race is distinctive for three reasons: it’s the youngest of the north Classics at only 41 years, it’s named after a sponsor instead of start/finish towns, and it’s got 31 tough hills. PEZ pre-rode the course, and it’s a good thing that sponsor is a beer company…