Considered by many cycling purists to be the most exciting part of the professional calendar, the Spring Classics offer both a thrilling spectacle for viewers and a challenging experience for participants. These iconic cycling events, often referred to as the Spring Classics, the Cobbled Classics, or simply the Classics, include the majority of the most … Read more
A certain few athletes dominate their sport so fully that they stand apart from their competitors, and serve as a benchmark for future generations of athletes. Football has Pele, boxing has Muhammad Ali, and cycling has Eddy Merckx; considered by many to be the greatest cyclist of all time. In the 10 years between 1965 … Read more
Known in Italian as La Primavera (“The Spring”), Milan-San Remo is the first major race of the cycling season, traditionally taking place on the third Saturday of March. One of the five Monument races – those considered the most prestigious prizes in cycling outside of the Grand Tours – Milan-San Remo is one of the greatest honors a rider … Read more
If you’re a relatively new cycling fan and you’ve found yourself hooked by the Tour de France, you might’ve heard commentators and journalists talking about the revered “Cycling Monuments”. The Monuments are five of the most difficult, prestigious, and historic one-day races in men’s road cycling. All take place in Europe and carry a distinct … Read more