The Spring Classics are a unique collection of deeply entrenched and historic one-day races that span Northern Europe and that cut right to the core of what makes cycling such a remarkably special sport. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the punchy bergs of the Tour of Flanders, they are a part of cycling’s tradition and provide some of the most exciting and memorable moments in the sport's history.
This weekend sees the start of the Spring campaign with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne raising the curtain with what is traditionally known as the ‘Opening weekend’. Cyclingnews will have complete live coverage from both races.
In March the Spring Classics return with the first Monument of the season, Milan-San Remo, and from there the races come thick and fast with Gent-Wevelgem, the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and the Ardennes Classics – Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad - February 27, Belgium
Cycling has become a year-round affair with expansion into the Middle East and Australia, but for many die-hard fans the true opening moment of the season comes when the peloton touches down in Belgium for the first major race of the season.
Previously known as Het Volk, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, kicks off the 'opening weekend' with Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne taking place the following day.
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad covers 200 kilometres of racing and features 11 climbs along the route. The race can often be effected by the weather with driving rain, wind and even snow featuring in the past.
Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne - February 28, Belgium
Milan-San Remo - March 19, Italy
Gent - Wevelgem - March 27, Belgium
Tour of Flanders - April 3, Belgium
Paris-Roubaix - April 10, France
Amstel Gold Race – April 17, Holland
La Flèche Wallonne - April 20, Belgium
Liège-Bastogne-Liège - April 24, Belgium
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