Liège-Bastogne-Liège, often called La Doyenne, is one of the five 'Monuments' of the European professional road cycling calendar.
The first edition was run in 1892 for amateurs, the first race for professionals taking place in 1894. It is run in the Ardennes region of Belgium, from Liège to Bastogne and back.
The race follows a straightforward 95 km route from Liège to Bastogne, and a winding 163 km route back to Liège. The second half contains most of the climbs, such as the Stockeu, Haute-Levée, La Redoute, and Saint-Nicolas before finishing in the northern Liège suburb of Ans. The many hills give opportunities for riders to attack.
2010 Liège-Bastogne-Liège News
Cycling's Bond villain
"Drain a litre of blood from that ******* and run every damn test in the book," @nicodonnell via Twitter.
The above quote, in response to Alexandre Vinokourov's win in Liege-Bastogne-Liege (LBL), culled from thousands of similar responses on Twitter, pretty well sums up fan reactions to the Kazakh.
To say Vinokourov is unpopular is an understatement. Even among his colleagues in the professional peloton the silence has been deafening, with few congratulatory remarks directed his way.
Link: SBS - Special Broadcasting Service
Vinokourov faces media grilling
Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov's audible sigh of relief as he finished his winner's press conference at the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Classic on Monday confirmed a rough ride from the media. For almost 30 minutes the Astana rider faced a grilling over his two-year ban for blood doping, which ended last July, as well as questions on how he could still win a race as tough as Liege at the age of 36.
Link: Cycling: Vinokourov faces media grilling | OTHER SPORTS News
Astana's Alexander Vinokourov wins in Liege
Kazakhstan's Alexander Vinokourov secured his biggest win since returning from a two-year doping ban with victory in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic.
Link: BBC Sport - Cycling - Astana's Alexander Vinokourov wins in Liege
Alexandre Vinokourov wins Liège Classic to notch first victory since doping ban
Vinokourov (Astana) and Russia's Alexandr Kolobnev (Katusha) broke clear with less than 20 kilometres remaining in the 258km race from Liège to Ans in the final event of the spring classics season. And Vinokourov, who returned from a blood doping suspension last autumn, won the dash to the line to take his second win in the race and his most significant victory since his ban.
Link: Alexandre Vinokourov wins Liège Classic to notch first victory since doping ban | Sport | guardian.co.uk
Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2010: Alexandre Vinokourov back on summit with Belgian win
Vinokourov, 36, won his second Liège-Bastogne-Liège title after the Astana rider powered away from Alexandr Kolobnev of Russia in the closing stretch of the final Spring Classic of the season.
Philippe Gilbert, one of the pre-race favourites, will have been disappointed to miss out on a podium finish after the local rider was pipped at the line by Alejandro Valverde, the Spanish two-time winner of La Doyenne, named as it is the oldest Classic of all having started in 1892.
Link: Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2010: Alexandre Vinokourov back on summit with Belgian win - Telegraph
Vinokourov wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Liege, Belgium - Kazakhstan's Alexander Vinokourov won the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Classic for the second time in his career on Sunday.
The Astana rider, who completed a doping ban last July, dropped Russian Alexandr Kolobnev 500 metres from the line. Spain's Alejandro Valverde was third.
Link: News - Cycling: Vinokourov wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Vinokourov wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic
Kazakhstan's Alexander Vinokourov broke clear of Alexandr Kolobnev in a long sprint to the finish line to win the Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic on Sunday. It was Vinokourov's biggest victory since returning from a two-year suspension for blood doping. There were plenty of whistles when Vinokourov, who won the race in 2005, crossed the line.
Link: Vinokourov wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic - The Globe and Mail
Contador content with Vino victory
Alberto Contador has expressed his delight with Alexandre Vinokourov's Liège-Bastogne-Liège victory overnight, making it a great day for the Astana team, which had two men in the top 10.
Link: Contador Content With Vino Victory | Cyclingnews.com
Chavanel's Liège ends in hospital after team car crash
The Quick Step rider was chasing back to the front peloton when he impacted heavily with another team's car, 1.3 kilometres from the finish. The Frenchman was transported to a nearby hospital in Montegnee, where he was treated for injuries including a broken tooth, a laceration to his right cheek and a concussion.
Link: Chavanel's Liège Ends In Hospital After Team Car Crash | Cyclingnews.com
Kolobnev happy with Liège podium spot
Deep into the finale of Liège-Bastogne-Liège two Alexandres led the race, working together to hold off the pursuit by Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto), Alejandro Valverde Belmonte (Caisse d'Epargne) and world champion Cadel Evans (BMC). The leading duo of Alexandr Kolobnev (Katusha) and Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) managed to head into the last kilometre together, but Vino dropped Kolobnev with a last desperate attack in the final uphill section before the finishing straight.
Link: Kolobnev Happy With Liège Podium Spot | Cyclingnews.com
Gilbert loses out after tough battle in Liège
Belgian star Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) finished fourth at Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday, having carried the title of favourite into the race after winning Amstel Gold-Race one week earlier.
Link: Gilbert Loses Out After Tough Battle In Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Hesjedal satisfied with Ardennes campaign
Stomach problems affected Ryder Hesjedal's performance in Liège-Bastogne-Liège but as he prepares to head home to Canada for a break, the Garmin-Transitions rider knows he has stepped up a level as a rider after a string of consistent results in the Ardennes Classics.
Link: Hesjedal Satisfied With Ardennes Campaign | Cyclingnews.com
2010 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Preview: The final rite of spring
The spring Classics will come to an end in the Ardennes this Sunday with 96th edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The 258 kilometer race will provide the last opportunity for teams to salvage their Classics campaign before changing focus to the Grand Tours.
Link: 2010 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Preview: The final rite of spring | VeloNation Cycling News and Reference
Horner runs out of gas in Liège
Chris Horner (RadioShack) equalled his best result at Liège-Bastogne-Liège with an eighth place finish on Sunday, but admitted he had lacked the strength to improve any further on that result.
Link: Horner Runs Out Of Gas In Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Schlecks left frustrated at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Saxo Bank's Andy and Fränk Schleck both recorded top-ten finishes at Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday, but were left frustrated with their respective results after Fränk was forced to finish the race on a teammate's bike because of a mechanical problem on the key climb of the Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons.
Link: Schlecks Left Frustrated At Liège-Bastogne-Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Evans rides strong, misses out on Liège podium
Cadel Evans (BMC) thought he had found the decisive move at Liège-Bastogne-Liège when he jumped across to Philippe Gilbert and Alejandro Valverde on the second part of the Cote de la Roche-aux-Facons, but the trio failed to catch Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) and Alexandr Kolobnev (Katusha). Evans eventually finished fifth at 1:04, beaten by Valverde and Gilbert in the sprint for third place.
Link: Evans Rides Strong, Misses Out On Liège Podium | Cyclingnews.com
Evans plays down his chances of taking the Flèche-Liège double
Cadel Evans is undoubtedly benefiting from a big boost to his morale after the second big one-day race victory of his career in Flèche Wallonne, but he doesn’t appear to rate his chances too highly of taking a rare double tomorrow.
Link: Evans plays down his chances of taking the Flèche-Liège double | VeloNation Cycling News and Reference
No holding back for Horner at Liège
Chris Horner (RadioShack) believes he will have his best chance of winning an Ardennes Classic at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, a race he describes as the "best one-day race in the world".
Link: No Holding Back For Horner At Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Andy Schleck promises attacks at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) has said he will ride a defensive race and wait for a possible sprint finish at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, but Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) has warned the Belgian that he will go on the attack somewhere on the ten côtes that characterise the last major Classic of the spring.
Link: Andy Schleck Promises Attacks At Liège-Bastogne-Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Gerdemann returns for Milram in Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Team Milram captain Linus Gerdemann will return to racing this Sunday in the most important of the Ardennes Classics, Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The German has now recovered from a bout with bronchitis two weeks after having to abandon the Vuelta al Pais Vasco following stage four. Having missed the other two Ardennes Classics, Gerdemann will find it tough to secure a top result, but his presence should be good for the team's chances.
Link: Gerdemann returns for Milram in Liège-Bastogne-Liège | VeloNation Cycling News and Reference
Martin hoping to lord it in Liège
The 23-year-old Garmin Transitions rider finished 18th at the top of the Mur de Huy, the ferociously steep climb which acts as the finish to the race. He said yesterday evening he was happy with his performance, even if he felt he was limited due to a springtime reaction to pollen.
Link: Martin hoping to lord it in Liège - The Irish Times - Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Vande Velde takes on Tour rivals at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Christian Vande Velde joins the long list of Tour de France contenders riding this year's Liège-Bastogne-Liège and will play a key role for the Garmin-Transitions team, supporting Canada's Ryder Hesjedal, who has a real shot at victory.
Link: Vande Velde Takes On Tour Rivals At Liège-Bastogne-Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Evans targets Classics double in Liege
Australia's world champion Cadel Evans will aim to make it two Spring Classics wins in a row when he sets off in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race in the Belgian city on Sunday.
Link: Evans targets Classics double in Liege
Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2010: The Big Preview
The oldest and generally considered the toughest of the Spring Classics, Liege-Bastogne-Liege features 10 climbs plus the leg-sapping final ascent to the finish line in Ans. This year's route has been revised by organiser ASO to take into account roadworks that have ruled out the Haute-Levée and Vecquée climbs. These have been replaced by Col du Maquisard and Mont-Theux, positioned at 60km and 55km from the finish line respectively.
Link: Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2010: The Big Preview | Latest News | Cycling Weekly
Contador insists he is riding Liège-Bastogne-Liège for experience
Alberto Contador (Astana) is an automatic favourite for Sunday's Liège-Bastogne-Liège, but the Spaniard insists he is only riding the event to gain experience for the future. Contador says he intends to return to Belgium to target the Ardennes Classics later in his career.
Link: Contador Insists He Is Riding Liège-Bastogne-Liège For Experience | Cyclingnews.com
Menchov moves into Rabobank line-up for Liège
Rabobank's Denis Menchov will take part in his one and only Classic of the year after the Dutch team announced him in their line-up for Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Pieter Weening has also been called into the squad as a replacement for Koos Moerenhout, who has been ruled out by illness.
Link: Menchov Moves Into Rabobank Line-up For Liège. | Cyclingnews.com
Roche realistic ahead of Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Ireland's Nicolas Roche is keeping realistic about his chances in tomorrow's Liège-Bastogne-Liège in Belgium despite a strong performance in the Tour of Catalonia.
Link: Nicolas Roche realistic ahead of Liege-Bastogne-Liege | Latest News | Cycling Weekly
Wiggins looking forward to tough test at Liège
Bradley Wiggins will ride for Team Sky teammates Simon Gerrans and Thomas Lövkvist at Sunday at Liège-Bastogne-Liège but hopes to be part of the decisive selection that will form on the Côte de la Redoute and go on to fight for victory.
Link: Wiggins Looking Forward To Tough Test At Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Chavanel hopes for Liège breakthrough
Quick Step rider Sylvain Chavanel may not have been riding in the limelight during the Classic campaign of his Belgian team, but the Frenchman is nevertheless happy with his form going into the last event of the spring calendar on Sunday, the "Doyenne" Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Link: Chavanel Hopes For Liège Breakthrough | Cyclingnews.com
BMC confident Evans can continue at Liège
Flèche Wallonne winner Cadel Evans will again lead the BMC Racing Team this weekend at the final spring Classic, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, after the US squad confirmed its roster for the event on Friday morning. Swiss rider Danilo Wyss has been drafted in to replace the injured Karsten Kroon.
Link: BMC Confident Evans Can Continue At Liège | Cyclingnews.com
The Route
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Last KM
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The Key Climbs
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57.7 Côte de Ny' - 1.8 km @ 5.7 %
82.0 Côte de la Roche-en-Ardenne - 2.8 km @ 4.9 %
128.0 Côte de Saint-Roch - 0.8 km @ 12.0 %
172.0 Côte de Wanne - 2.7 km @ 7.0 %
178.5 Côte de Stockeu - 1.1 km @ 10.5 %
184.0 Côte de la Haute-Levée - 3.4 km @ 6.0 %
196.5 Côte du Rosier - 4.0 km @ 5.9 %
209.0 Côte de la Vecquée - 3.1 km @ 5.9 %
226.5 Côte de la Redoute - 2.1 km @ 8.4 %
241.5 Côte de la Roche aux Faucons -1.5 km @ 9.9 %
255.5 Côte de Saint-Nicolas - 1.0 km @ 11.1 %
Recent Winners
1990 Eric Van Lancker (BEL) Panasonic-Sportlife
1991 Moreno Argentin (ITA) Ariostea
1992 Dirk De Wolf (BEL) Gatorade-Chateaux d'Ax
1993 Rolf Sørensen (DEN) Carrera Jeans-Tassoni
1994 Eugeni Berzin (RUS) Gewiss-Ballan
1995 Mauro Gianetti (SUI) Team Polti
1996 Pascal Richard (SUI) MG Maglificio
1997 Michele Bartoli (ITA) Maglifico MG
1998 Michele Bartoli (ITA) Asics
1999 Frank Vandenbroucke (BEL) Cofidis
2000 Paolo Bettini (ITA) Mapei-Quickstep
2001 Oscar Camenzind (SUI) Lampre-Daikin
2002 Paolo Bettini (ITA) Mapei-Quickstep
2003 Tyler Hamilton (USA) Team CSC
2004 Davide Rebellin (ITA) Gerolsteiner
2005 Alexandre Vinokourov (KAZ) T-Mobile Team
2006 Alejandro Valverde (ESP) Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Balears
2007 Danilo Di Luca (ITA) Liquigas
2008 Alejandro Valverde (ESP) Caisse d'Epargne
2009 Andy Schleck (LUX) Team Saxo Bank
Race Website
Liege - Bastogne - Liege
The first edition was run in 1892 for amateurs, the first race for professionals taking place in 1894. It is run in the Ardennes region of Belgium, from Liège to Bastogne and back.
The race follows a straightforward 95 km route from Liège to Bastogne, and a winding 163 km route back to Liège. The second half contains most of the climbs, such as the Stockeu, Haute-Levée, La Redoute, and Saint-Nicolas before finishing in the northern Liège suburb of Ans. The many hills give opportunities for riders to attack.
2010 Liège-Bastogne-Liège News
Cycling's Bond villain
"Drain a litre of blood from that ******* and run every damn test in the book," @nicodonnell via Twitter.
The above quote, in response to Alexandre Vinokourov's win in Liege-Bastogne-Liege (LBL), culled from thousands of similar responses on Twitter, pretty well sums up fan reactions to the Kazakh.
To say Vinokourov is unpopular is an understatement. Even among his colleagues in the professional peloton the silence has been deafening, with few congratulatory remarks directed his way.
Link: SBS - Special Broadcasting Service
Vinokourov faces media grilling
Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov's audible sigh of relief as he finished his winner's press conference at the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Classic on Monday confirmed a rough ride from the media. For almost 30 minutes the Astana rider faced a grilling over his two-year ban for blood doping, which ended last July, as well as questions on how he could still win a race as tough as Liege at the age of 36.
Link: Cycling: Vinokourov faces media grilling | OTHER SPORTS News
Astana's Alexander Vinokourov wins in Liege
Kazakhstan's Alexander Vinokourov secured his biggest win since returning from a two-year doping ban with victory in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic.
Link: BBC Sport - Cycling - Astana's Alexander Vinokourov wins in Liege
Alexandre Vinokourov wins Liège Classic to notch first victory since doping ban
Vinokourov (Astana) and Russia's Alexandr Kolobnev (Katusha) broke clear with less than 20 kilometres remaining in the 258km race from Liège to Ans in the final event of the spring classics season. And Vinokourov, who returned from a blood doping suspension last autumn, won the dash to the line to take his second win in the race and his most significant victory since his ban.
Link: Alexandre Vinokourov wins Liège Classic to notch first victory since doping ban | Sport | guardian.co.uk
Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2010: Alexandre Vinokourov back on summit with Belgian win
Vinokourov, 36, won his second Liège-Bastogne-Liège title after the Astana rider powered away from Alexandr Kolobnev of Russia in the closing stretch of the final Spring Classic of the season.
Philippe Gilbert, one of the pre-race favourites, will have been disappointed to miss out on a podium finish after the local rider was pipped at the line by Alejandro Valverde, the Spanish two-time winner of La Doyenne, named as it is the oldest Classic of all having started in 1892.
Link: Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2010: Alexandre Vinokourov back on summit with Belgian win - Telegraph
Vinokourov wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Liege, Belgium - Kazakhstan's Alexander Vinokourov won the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Classic for the second time in his career on Sunday.
The Astana rider, who completed a doping ban last July, dropped Russian Alexandr Kolobnev 500 metres from the line. Spain's Alejandro Valverde was third.
Link: News - Cycling: Vinokourov wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Vinokourov wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic
Kazakhstan's Alexander Vinokourov broke clear of Alexandr Kolobnev in a long sprint to the finish line to win the Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic on Sunday. It was Vinokourov's biggest victory since returning from a two-year suspension for blood doping. There were plenty of whistles when Vinokourov, who won the race in 2005, crossed the line.
Link: Vinokourov wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic - The Globe and Mail
Contador content with Vino victory
Alberto Contador has expressed his delight with Alexandre Vinokourov's Liège-Bastogne-Liège victory overnight, making it a great day for the Astana team, which had two men in the top 10.
Link: Contador Content With Vino Victory | Cyclingnews.com
Chavanel's Liège ends in hospital after team car crash
The Quick Step rider was chasing back to the front peloton when he impacted heavily with another team's car, 1.3 kilometres from the finish. The Frenchman was transported to a nearby hospital in Montegnee, where he was treated for injuries including a broken tooth, a laceration to his right cheek and a concussion.
Link: Chavanel's Liège Ends In Hospital After Team Car Crash | Cyclingnews.com
Kolobnev happy with Liège podium spot
Deep into the finale of Liège-Bastogne-Liège two Alexandres led the race, working together to hold off the pursuit by Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto), Alejandro Valverde Belmonte (Caisse d'Epargne) and world champion Cadel Evans (BMC). The leading duo of Alexandr Kolobnev (Katusha) and Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) managed to head into the last kilometre together, but Vino dropped Kolobnev with a last desperate attack in the final uphill section before the finishing straight.
Link: Kolobnev Happy With Liège Podium Spot | Cyclingnews.com
Gilbert loses out after tough battle in Liège
Belgian star Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) finished fourth at Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday, having carried the title of favourite into the race after winning Amstel Gold-Race one week earlier.
Link: Gilbert Loses Out After Tough Battle In Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Hesjedal satisfied with Ardennes campaign
Stomach problems affected Ryder Hesjedal's performance in Liège-Bastogne-Liège but as he prepares to head home to Canada for a break, the Garmin-Transitions rider knows he has stepped up a level as a rider after a string of consistent results in the Ardennes Classics.
Link: Hesjedal Satisfied With Ardennes Campaign | Cyclingnews.com
2010 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Preview: The final rite of spring
The spring Classics will come to an end in the Ardennes this Sunday with 96th edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The 258 kilometer race will provide the last opportunity for teams to salvage their Classics campaign before changing focus to the Grand Tours.
Link: 2010 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Preview: The final rite of spring | VeloNation Cycling News and Reference
Horner runs out of gas in Liège
Chris Horner (RadioShack) equalled his best result at Liège-Bastogne-Liège with an eighth place finish on Sunday, but admitted he had lacked the strength to improve any further on that result.
Link: Horner Runs Out Of Gas In Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Schlecks left frustrated at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Saxo Bank's Andy and Fränk Schleck both recorded top-ten finishes at Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday, but were left frustrated with their respective results after Fränk was forced to finish the race on a teammate's bike because of a mechanical problem on the key climb of the Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons.
Link: Schlecks Left Frustrated At Liège-Bastogne-Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Evans rides strong, misses out on Liège podium
Cadel Evans (BMC) thought he had found the decisive move at Liège-Bastogne-Liège when he jumped across to Philippe Gilbert and Alejandro Valverde on the second part of the Cote de la Roche-aux-Facons, but the trio failed to catch Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) and Alexandr Kolobnev (Katusha). Evans eventually finished fifth at 1:04, beaten by Valverde and Gilbert in the sprint for third place.
Link: Evans Rides Strong, Misses Out On Liège Podium | Cyclingnews.com
Evans plays down his chances of taking the Flèche-Liège double
Cadel Evans is undoubtedly benefiting from a big boost to his morale after the second big one-day race victory of his career in Flèche Wallonne, but he doesn’t appear to rate his chances too highly of taking a rare double tomorrow.
Link: Evans plays down his chances of taking the Flèche-Liège double | VeloNation Cycling News and Reference
No holding back for Horner at Liège
Chris Horner (RadioShack) believes he will have his best chance of winning an Ardennes Classic at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, a race he describes as the "best one-day race in the world".
Link: No Holding Back For Horner At Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Andy Schleck promises attacks at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) has said he will ride a defensive race and wait for a possible sprint finish at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, but Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) has warned the Belgian that he will go on the attack somewhere on the ten côtes that characterise the last major Classic of the spring.
Link: Andy Schleck Promises Attacks At Liège-Bastogne-Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Gerdemann returns for Milram in Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Team Milram captain Linus Gerdemann will return to racing this Sunday in the most important of the Ardennes Classics, Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The German has now recovered from a bout with bronchitis two weeks after having to abandon the Vuelta al Pais Vasco following stage four. Having missed the other two Ardennes Classics, Gerdemann will find it tough to secure a top result, but his presence should be good for the team's chances.
Link: Gerdemann returns for Milram in Liège-Bastogne-Liège | VeloNation Cycling News and Reference
Martin hoping to lord it in Liège
The 23-year-old Garmin Transitions rider finished 18th at the top of the Mur de Huy, the ferociously steep climb which acts as the finish to the race. He said yesterday evening he was happy with his performance, even if he felt he was limited due to a springtime reaction to pollen.
Link: Martin hoping to lord it in Liège - The Irish Times - Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Vande Velde takes on Tour rivals at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Christian Vande Velde joins the long list of Tour de France contenders riding this year's Liège-Bastogne-Liège and will play a key role for the Garmin-Transitions team, supporting Canada's Ryder Hesjedal, who has a real shot at victory.
Link: Vande Velde Takes On Tour Rivals At Liège-Bastogne-Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Evans targets Classics double in Liege
Australia's world champion Cadel Evans will aim to make it two Spring Classics wins in a row when he sets off in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race in the Belgian city on Sunday.
Link: Evans targets Classics double in Liege
Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2010: The Big Preview
The oldest and generally considered the toughest of the Spring Classics, Liege-Bastogne-Liege features 10 climbs plus the leg-sapping final ascent to the finish line in Ans. This year's route has been revised by organiser ASO to take into account roadworks that have ruled out the Haute-Levée and Vecquée climbs. These have been replaced by Col du Maquisard and Mont-Theux, positioned at 60km and 55km from the finish line respectively.
Link: Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2010: The Big Preview | Latest News | Cycling Weekly
Contador insists he is riding Liège-Bastogne-Liège for experience
Alberto Contador (Astana) is an automatic favourite for Sunday's Liège-Bastogne-Liège, but the Spaniard insists he is only riding the event to gain experience for the future. Contador says he intends to return to Belgium to target the Ardennes Classics later in his career.
Link: Contador Insists He Is Riding Liège-Bastogne-Liège For Experience | Cyclingnews.com
Menchov moves into Rabobank line-up for Liège
Rabobank's Denis Menchov will take part in his one and only Classic of the year after the Dutch team announced him in their line-up for Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Pieter Weening has also been called into the squad as a replacement for Koos Moerenhout, who has been ruled out by illness.
Link: Menchov Moves Into Rabobank Line-up For Liège. | Cyclingnews.com
Roche realistic ahead of Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Ireland's Nicolas Roche is keeping realistic about his chances in tomorrow's Liège-Bastogne-Liège in Belgium despite a strong performance in the Tour of Catalonia.
Link: Nicolas Roche realistic ahead of Liege-Bastogne-Liege | Latest News | Cycling Weekly
Wiggins looking forward to tough test at Liège
Bradley Wiggins will ride for Team Sky teammates Simon Gerrans and Thomas Lövkvist at Sunday at Liège-Bastogne-Liège but hopes to be part of the decisive selection that will form on the Côte de la Redoute and go on to fight for victory.
Link: Wiggins Looking Forward To Tough Test At Liège | Cyclingnews.com
Chavanel hopes for Liège breakthrough
Quick Step rider Sylvain Chavanel may not have been riding in the limelight during the Classic campaign of his Belgian team, but the Frenchman is nevertheless happy with his form going into the last event of the spring calendar on Sunday, the "Doyenne" Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Link: Chavanel Hopes For Liège Breakthrough | Cyclingnews.com
BMC confident Evans can continue at Liège
Flèche Wallonne winner Cadel Evans will again lead the BMC Racing Team this weekend at the final spring Classic, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, after the US squad confirmed its roster for the event on Friday morning. Swiss rider Danilo Wyss has been drafted in to replace the injured Karsten Kroon.
Link: BMC Confident Evans Can Continue At Liège | Cyclingnews.com
The Route
View attachment 11949
Last KM
View attachment 11951
The Key Climbs
View attachment 11950
57.7 Côte de Ny' - 1.8 km @ 5.7 %
82.0 Côte de la Roche-en-Ardenne - 2.8 km @ 4.9 %
128.0 Côte de Saint-Roch - 0.8 km @ 12.0 %
172.0 Côte de Wanne - 2.7 km @ 7.0 %
178.5 Côte de Stockeu - 1.1 km @ 10.5 %
184.0 Côte de la Haute-Levée - 3.4 km @ 6.0 %
196.5 Côte du Rosier - 4.0 km @ 5.9 %
209.0 Côte de la Vecquée - 3.1 km @ 5.9 %
226.5 Côte de la Redoute - 2.1 km @ 8.4 %
241.5 Côte de la Roche aux Faucons -1.5 km @ 9.9 %
255.5 Côte de Saint-Nicolas - 1.0 km @ 11.1 %
Recent Winners
1990 Eric Van Lancker (BEL) Panasonic-Sportlife
1991 Moreno Argentin (ITA) Ariostea
1992 Dirk De Wolf (BEL) Gatorade-Chateaux d'Ax
1993 Rolf Sørensen (DEN) Carrera Jeans-Tassoni
1994 Eugeni Berzin (RUS) Gewiss-Ballan
1995 Mauro Gianetti (SUI) Team Polti
1996 Pascal Richard (SUI) MG Maglificio
1997 Michele Bartoli (ITA) Maglifico MG
1998 Michele Bartoli (ITA) Asics
1999 Frank Vandenbroucke (BEL) Cofidis
2000 Paolo Bettini (ITA) Mapei-Quickstep
2001 Oscar Camenzind (SUI) Lampre-Daikin
2002 Paolo Bettini (ITA) Mapei-Quickstep
2003 Tyler Hamilton (USA) Team CSC
2004 Davide Rebellin (ITA) Gerolsteiner
2005 Alexandre Vinokourov (KAZ) T-Mobile Team
2006 Alejandro Valverde (ESP) Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Balears
2007 Danilo Di Luca (ITA) Liquigas
2008 Alejandro Valverde (ESP) Caisse d'Epargne
2009 Andy Schleck (LUX) Team Saxo Bank
Race Website
Liege - Bastogne - Liege
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