For the first time in history, the professional women will have the same trio of Ardennes Classics as the men, thanks to the addition of the Amstel Gold Race and Liège-Bastogne-Liège races together with La Flèche Wallonne on the UCI Women's WorldTour.
Starting on Sunday, April 16, the women will pack three major one-day races into a eight-day period, making for unprecedented time in the spotlight next to the pro men.
Alena Amialiusik (Canyon-SRAM) will return for the races after missing the Tour of Flanders due to a crash in Gent-Wevelgem, and is looking forward to being a part of history.
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"I think it's great to have two extra Ardennes classics," the Belarus champion said. "It shows that women's cycling is growing and it's gaining more and more attention and exposure. Race organisers are seeing that and they are wanting to be a part of the momentum and as well to do their own part in its growth."
Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Wiggle-High5) is also excited to put on a show for the thousands of fans that will line the roadsides across Belgium and the Netherlands.
"It's a massive step for women cycling, having Amstel now on our calendar together with Liège," Cordon-Ragot said. "We are finally recognised as the men, able to race on hard circuits. I can't wait to show our strength and prove we deserved it."
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