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Liege Bastogne Liege 2014 Preview
  Coming hot on the heels of last weekend’s Amstel Gold Race, and Wednesday’s Fleche Wallone, we have Liege-Bastongne-Liege this Sunday. Known as the “Old Lady of Classics” or “La Doyenne”, this year’s version is the 100th version of the race. King Philippe of Belgium (the actual King, not Gilbert) will see the riders off, and the route has been designed to take in some of the classic climbs of the race’s history.  La Doyenne Des Classiques These Ardennes Classics are where the punchers and climbers come to the fore, and several of these will look to join the list of famous names that have won the race, including Gilbert, Vinoukourov (twice), Valverde (twice) and Andy Schleck in recent years. The race has as much climbing as many Alpine Stages of the Tour de France, and with it's daunting climbs and terrifying descents, Liege-Bastogne-Liege is a fearsome test. Almost all the climbs vary in gradient from section to section, making a balance between power and stamina a must, and gear choice crucial. There are two climbs towards the closing kilometres. The penultimate climb is with about 5k to go is 1.2k at 8.6%. The finish at Ans is at the top of a climb, the last 1.5k averages 5.3% but in reality the last half kilometre are just false flat, and the section before that is steeper. Last year Dan Martin won, beating off Purito Rodriguez after following his attack then attacking past him once it flattened out towards the line. Watch the final few kilometres of Dan Martin's 2013 win here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4O5bb2XDdc Past winners 2013 MARTIN Daniel RODRIGUEZ Joaquim VALVERDE Alejandro 2012 IGLINSKIY Maxim NIBALI Vincenzo GASPAROTTO Enrico 2011 GILBERT Philippe SCHLECK Fränk SCHLECK Andy  Gilbert wins in 20112010 VINOKOUROV Alexandre KOLOBNEV Alexandr VALVERDE Alejandro GILBERT Philippe 2009 SCHLECK Andy RODRIGUEZ Joaquim REBELLIN Davide 2008 VALVERDE Alejandro REBELLIN Davide SCHLECK Fränk 2007 DI LUCA Danilo VALVERDE Alejandro SCHLECK Fränk 2006 VALVERDE Alejandro BETTINI Paolo CUNEGO Damiano 2005 VINOKOUROV Alexandre VOIGT Jens BOOGERD Michael 2004 REBELLIN Davide BOOGERD Michael VINOKOUROV Alexandre 2013 Liege Bastogne Liege Placings 1 MARTIN Daniel Garmin Sharp 6:38:07 2 RODRIGUEZ Joaquim Team Katusha 0:03 3 VALVERDE Alejandro Movistar Team 0:09 4 BETANCUR Carlos AG2R La Mondiale ,, 5 SCARPONI Michele Lampre-Merida ,, 6 GASPAROTTO Enrico Astana Pro Team 0:18 7 GILBERT Philippe BMC Racing Team ,, 8 HESJEDAL Ryder Garmin Sharp ,, 9 COSTA Rui Movistar Team ,, 10 GERRANS Simon Orica GreenEDGE ,, 11 VAUGRENARD Benoit Equipe Cycliste FDJ ,, 12 ANTON Igor Euskaltel - Euskadi ,, 13 BARDET Romain AG2R La Mondiale ,, 14 NOCENTINI Rinaldo AG2R La Mondiale ,, 15 NORDHAUG Lars Petter Blanco Pro Cycling Team ,, 16 HENAO MONTOYA Sergio Luis Sky Procycling ,, Liege Bastogne Liege 2014: The Climbs • Km 70.0 - Côte de La Roche-en-Ardenne2.8 kilometre-long climb at 6.2% • Km 123.0 - Côte de Saint-Roch1 kilometre-long climb at 11.1% • Km 167.0 - Côte de Wanne2.8 kilometre-long climb at 7.2% • Km 173.5 - Côte de Stockeu1 kilometre-long climb at 12.4% • Km 179.0 - Côte de la Haute-Levée3.6 kilometre-long climb at 5.6% • Km 201.0 - Côte de la Vecquée3.1 kilometre-long climb at 6.4% • Km 218.5 - Côte de La Redoute2 kilometre-long climb at 8.9% • Km 231.5 - Côte des Forges1.9 kilometre-long climb at 5.9% • Km 243.5 - Côte de La Roche-aux-Faucons1.5 kilometre-long climb at 9.3% • Km 257.5 - Côte de Saint-Nicolas1.2 kilometre-long climb at 8.6% 2014 Liege Bastogne Liege Best Prices here: http://www.oddschecker.com/cycling/one-day-classics/liege-bastogne-liege/winner The Contenders:  |
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Liege Bastogne Liege 2014 Preview
Coming hot on the heels of last weekend’s Amstel Gold Race, and Wednesday’s Fleche Wallone, we have Liege-Bastongne-Liege this Sunday. Known as the “Old Lady of Classics” or “La Doyenne”, this year’s version is the 100th version of the race. King Philippe of Belgium (the actual King, not Gilbert) will see the riders off, and the route has been designed to take in some of the classic climbs of the race’s history. La Doyenne Des ClassiquesThese Ardennes Classics are where the punchers and climbers come to the fore, and several of these will look to join the list of famous names that have won the race, including Gilbert, Vinoukourov (twice), Valverde (twice) and Andy Schleck in recent years. The race has as much climbing as many Alpine Stages of the Tour de France, and with its daunting climbs and terrifying descents, Liege-Bastogne-Liege is a fearsome test. Almost all the climbs vary in gradient from section to section, making a balance between power and stamina a must, and gear choice crucial. There are two climbs towards the closing kilometres. The penultimate climb is with about 5k to go is 1.2k at 8.6%. The finish at Ans is at the top of a climb, the last 1.5k averages 5.3% but in reality the last half kilometre are just false flat, and the section before that is steeper. Last year Dan Martin won, beating off Purito Rodriguez after following his attack then attacking past him once it flattened out towards the line. Watch the final few kilometres of Dan Martin's 2013 win here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4O5bb2XDdc Past winners 2013 MARTIN Daniel RODRIGUEZ Joaquim VALVERDE Alejandro 2012 IGLINSKIY Maxim NIBALI Vincenzo GASPAROTTO Enrico 2011 GILBERT Philippe SCHLECK Fränk SCHLECK Andy 2010 VINOKOUROV Alexandre KOLOBNEV Alexandr VALVERDE Alejandro GILBERT Philippe 2009 SCHLECK Andy RODRIGUEZ Joaquim REBELLIN Davide 2008 VALVERDE Alejandro REBELLIN Davide SCHLECK Fränk 2007 DI LUCA Danilo VALVERDE Alejandro SCHLECK Fränk 2006 VALVERDE Alejandro BETTINI Paolo CUNEGO Damiano 2005 VINOKOUROV Alexandre VOIGT Jens BOOGERD Michael 2004 REBELLIN Davide BOOGERD Michael VINOKOUROV Alexandre 2013 Liege Bastogne Liege Placings 1 MARTIN Daniel Garmin Sharp 6:38:07 2 RODRIGUEZ Joaquim Team Katusha 0:03 3 VALVERDE Alejandro Movistar Team 0:09 4 BETANCUR Carlos AG2R La Mondiale ,, 5 SCARPONI Michele Lampre-Merida ,, 6 GASPAROTTO Enrico Astana Pro Team 0:18 7 GILBERT Philippe BMC Racing Team ,, 8 HESJEDAL Ryder Garmin Sharp ,, 9 COSTA Rui Movistar Team ,, 10 GERRANS Simon Orica GreenEDGE ,, 11 VAUGRENARD Benoit Equipe Cycliste FDJ ,, 12 ANTON Igor Euskaltel - Euskadi ,, 13 BARDET Romain AG2R La Mondiale ,, 14 NOCENTINI Rinaldo AG2R La Mondiale ,, 15 NORDHAUG Lars Petter Blanco Pro Cycling Team ,, 16 HENAO MONTOYA Sergio Luis Sky Procycling ,, Liege Bastogne Liege 2014: The Climbs • Km 70.0 - Côte de La Roche-en-Ardenne2.8 kilometre-long climb at 6.2% • Km 123.0 - Côte de Saint-Roch1 kilometre-long climb at 11.1% • Km 167.0 - Côte de Wanne2.8 kilometre-long climb at 7.2% • Km 173.5 - Côte de Stockeu1 kilometre-long climb at 12.4% • Km 179.0 - Côte de la Haute-Levée3.6 kilometre-long climb at 5.6% • Km 201.0 - Côte de la Vecquée3.1 kilometre-long climb at 6.4% • Km 218.5 - Côte de La Redoute2 kilometre-long climb at 8.9% • Km 231.5 - Côte des Forges1.9 kilometre-long climb at 5.9% • Km 243.5 - Côte de La Roche-aux-Faucons1.5 kilometre-long climb at 9.3% • Km 257.5 - Côte de Saint-Nicolas1.2 kilometre-long climb at 8.6% 2014 Liege Bastogne Liege Best Prices here: http://www.oddschecker.com/cycling/one-day-classics/liege-bastogne-liege/winner Gilbert wins in 2011The Contenders: |
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Liege Bastogne Liege 2014 Preview
Coming hot on the heels of last weekend’s Amstel Gold Race, and Wednesday’s Fleche Wallone, we have Liege-Bastongne-Liege this Sunday. Known as the “Old Lady of Classics” or “La Doyenne”, this year’s version is the 100th version of the race. King Philippe of Belgium (the actual King, not Gilbert) will see the riders off, and the route has been designed to take in some of the classic climbs of the race’s history. La Doyenne Des ClassiquesThese Ardennes Classics are where the punchers and climbers come to the fore, and several of these will look to join the list of famous names that have won the race, including Gilbert, Vinoukourov (twice), Valverde (twice) and Andy Schleck in recent years. The race has as much climbing as many Alpine Stages of the Tour de France, and with its daunting climbs and terrifying descents, Liege-Bastogne-Liege is a fearsome test. Almost all the climbs vary in gradient from section to section, making a balance between power and stamina a must, and gear choice crucial. There are two climbs towards the closing kilometres. The penultimate climb is with about 5k to go is 1.2k at 8.6%. The finish at Ans is at the top of a climb, the last 1.5k averages 5.3% but in reality the last half kilometre are just false flat, and the section before that is steeper. Last year Dan Martin won, beating off Purito Rodriguez after following his attack then attacking past him once it flattened out towards the line. Watch the final few kilometres of Dan Martin's 2013 win here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4O5bb2XDdc Past winners 2013 MARTIN Daniel RODRIGUEZ Joaquim VALVERDE Alejandro 2012 IGLINSKIY Maxim NIBALI Vincenzo GASPAROTTO Enrico 2011 GILBERT Philippe SCHLECK Fränk SCHLECK Andy Gilbert wins in 20112010 VINOKOUROV Alexandre KOLOBNEV Alexandr VALVERDE Alejandro GILBERT Philippe 2009 SCHLECK Andy RODRIGUEZ Joaquim REBELLIN Davide 2008 VALVERDE Alejandro REBELLIN Davide SCHLECK Fränk 2007 DI LUCA Danilo VALVERDE Alejandro SCHLECK Fränk 2006 VALVERDE Alejandro BETTINI Paolo CUNEGO Damiano 2005 VINOKOUROV Alexandre VOIGT Jens BOOGERD Michael 2004 REBELLIN Davide BOOGERD Michael VINOKOUROV Alexandre 2013 Liege Bastogne Liege Placings 1 MARTIN Daniel Garmin Sharp 6:38:07 2 RODRIGUEZ Joaquim Team Katusha 0:03 3 VALVERDE Alejandro Movistar Team 0:09 4 BETANCUR Carlos AG2R La Mondiale ,, 5 SCARPONI Michele Lampre-Merida ,, 6 GASPAROTTO Enrico Astana Pro Team 0:18 7 GILBERT Philippe BMC Racing Team ,, 8 HESJEDAL Ryder Garmin Sharp ,, 9 COSTA Rui Movistar Team ,, 10 GERRANS Simon Orica GreenEDGE ,, 11 VAUGRENARD Benoit Equipe Cycliste FDJ ,, 12 ANTON Igor Euskaltel - Euskadi ,, 13 BARDET Romain AG2R La Mondiale ,, 14 NOCENTINI Rinaldo AG2R La Mondiale ,, 15 NORDHAUG Lars Petter Blanco Pro Cycling Team ,, 16 HENAO MONTOYA Sergio Luis Sky Procycling ,, Liege Bastogne Liege 2014: The Climbs • Km 70.0 - Côte de La Roche-en-Ardenne2.8 kilometre-long climb at 6.2% • Km 123.0 - Côte de Saint-Roch1 kilometre-long climb at 11.1% • Km 167.0 - Côte de Wanne2.8 kilometre-long climb at 7.2% • Km 173.5 - Côte de Stockeu1 kilometre-long climb at 12.4% • Km 179.0 - Côte de la Haute-Levée3.6 kilometre-long climb at 5.6% • Km 201.0 - Côte de la Vecquée3.1 kilometre-long climb at 6.4% • Km 218.5 - Côte de La Redoute2 kilometre-long climb at 8.9% • Km 231.5 - Côte des Forges1.9 kilometre-long climb at 5.9% • Km 243.5 - Côte de La Roche-aux-Faucons1.5 kilometre-long climb at 9.3% • Km 257.5 - Côte de Saint-Nicolas1.2 kilometre-long climb at 8.6% 2014 Liege Bastogne Liege Best Prices here: http://www.oddschecker.com/cycling/one-day-classics/liege-bastogne-liege/winner The Contenders: |
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Liege Bastogne Liege 2014 Preview
Coming hot on the heels of last weekend’s Amstel Gold Race, and Wednesday’s Fleche Wallone, we have Liege-Bastongne-Liege this Sunday. Known as the “Old Lady of Classics” or “La Doyenne”, this year’s version is the 100th version of the race. King Philippe of Belgium (the actual King, not Gilbert) will see the riders off, and the route has been designed to take in some of the classic climbs of the race’s history. La Doyenne Des ClassiquesThese Ardennes Classics are where the punchers and climbers come to the fore, and several of these will look to join the list of famous names that have won the race, including Gilbert, Vinoukourov (twice), Valverde (twice) and Andy Schleck in recent years. The race has as much climbing as many Alpine Stages of the Tour de France, and with its daunting climbs and terrifying descents, Liege-Bastogne-Liege is a fearsome test. Almost all the climbs vary in gradient from section to section, making a balance between power and stamina a must, and gear choice crucial. There are two climbs towards the closing kilometres. The penultimate climb is with about 5k to go is 1.2k at 8.6%. The finish at Ans is at the top of a climb, the last 1.5k averages 5.3% but in reality the last half kilometre are just false flat, and the section before that is steeper.  Martin wins LBL last yearLast year Dan Martin won, beating off Purito Rodriguez after following his attack then attacking past him once it flattened out towards the line. Watch the final few kilometres of Dan Martin's 2013 win here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4O5bb2XDdc Past winners 2013 MARTIN Daniel RODRIGUEZ Joaquim VALVERDE Alejandro 2012 IGLINSKIY Maxim NIBALI Vincenzo GASPAROTTO Enrico 2011 GILBERT Philippe SCHLECK Fränk SCHLECK Andy Gilbert wins in 20112010 VINOKOUROV Alexandre KOLOBNEV Alexandr VALVERDE Alejandro GILBERT Philippe 2009 SCHLECK Andy RODRIGUEZ Joaquim REBELLIN Davide 2008 VALVERDE Alejandro REBELLIN Davide SCHLECK Fränk 2007 DI LUCA Danilo VALVERDE Alejandro SCHLECK Fränk 2006 VALVERDE Alejandro BETTINI Paolo CUNEGO Damiano 2005 VINOKOUROV Alexandre VOIGT Jens BOOGERD Michael 2004 REBELLIN Davide BOOGERD Michael VINOKOUROV Alexandre 2013 Liege Bastogne Liege Placings 1 MARTIN Daniel Garmin Sharp 6:38:07 2 RODRIGUEZ Joaquim Team Katusha 0:03 3 VALVERDE Alejandro Movistar Team 0:09 4 BETANCUR Carlos AG2R La Mondiale ,, 5 SCARPONI Michele Lampre-Merida ,, 6 GASPAROTTO Enrico Astana Pro Team 0:18 7 GILBERT Philippe BMC Racing Team ,, 8 HESJEDAL Ryder Garmin Sharp ,, 9 COSTA Rui Movistar Team ,, 10 GERRANS Simon Orica GreenEDGE ,, 11 VAUGRENARD Benoit Equipe Cycliste FDJ ,, 12 ANTON Igor Euskaltel - Euskadi ,, 13 BARDET Romain AG2R La Mondiale ,, 14 NOCENTINI Rinaldo AG2R La Mondiale ,, 15 NORDHAUG Lars Petter Blanco Pro Cycling Team ,, 16 HENAO MONTOYA Sergio Luis Sky Procycling ,, Liege Bastogne Liege 2014: The Climbs • Km 70.0 - Côte de La Roche-en-Ardenne2.8 kilometre-long climb at 6.2% • Km 123.0 - Côte de Saint-Roch1 kilometre-long climb at 11.1% • Km 167.0 - Côte de Wanne2.8 kilometre-long climb at 7.2% • Km 173.5 - Côte de Stockeu1 kilometre-long climb at 12.4% • Km 179.0 - Côte de la Haute-Levée3.6 kilometre-long climb at 5.6% • Km 201.0 - Côte de la Vecquée3.1 kilometre-long climb at 6.4% • Km 218.5 - Côte de La Redoute2 kilometre-long climb at 8.9% • Km 231.5 - Côte des Forges1.9 kilometre-long climb at 5.9% • Km 243.5 - Côte de La Roche-aux-Faucons1.5 kilometre-long climb at 9.3% • Km 257.5 - Côte de Saint-Nicolas1.2 kilometre-long climb at 8.6% 2014 Liege Bastogne Liege Best Prices here: http://www.oddschecker.com/cycling/one-day-classics/liege-bastogne-liege/winner The Contenders: |