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
Switzerland’s St Gotthard Pass, one of the most legendary Alpine passes of them all, is located near the Italian border between the charming villages of Hospental and Airolo.
For cyclists, climbing St. Gotthard Pass is an extremely unique (and challenging) experience that you’re not likely to forget anytime soon.
One of the oldest day races still running today, Paris-Roubaix is perhaps the most infamous race in cycling. The aptly-named “Hell of the North” takes riders over extremely difficult terrain, including 30 cobbled sections totaling over 50km of the route. The race is one of the five Monuments of cycling, and probably the most famous … Read more
The Tour Of Flanders is one of cycling’s most ancient races, hurtling over Flemish hills and up treacherous, winding cobbled streets. This Monument is not one to be missed. Intense bone-shattering cobbles, a winding route that loops over itself, and an intriguing political history ensure that there’s more to “De Rond” than meets the eye. … 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