Liège - Bastogne - Liège 2012
Latest News from the Race
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Vinokourov: Maxim Iglinskiy won Liège-Bastogne-Liège "the Vino way"
Kazakh's succession is underway -
Vanendert surge on Saint-Nicolas too little, too late
Lotto-Belisol leader isolated in tactical Liège finale -
Saxo Bank disappointed with Spring Classics
Still “much work to be done”, Bradley McGee says
Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2012
The oldest classic of them all dates back to 1892, with the first professional race coming two years later. Liege-Bastogne-Liege is regularly identified in cycling circles as being the toughest classic of the lot due to its climbs, which are consistently longer than the other races and many of them coming in the second half of the race.
The race has been won by some all time greats of the sport, with Bernard Hinault’s victory in 1980, when it snowed throughout, standing out. Liege-Bastogne-Liege is a thorough test of stamina and tactical prowess and victory here is a highlight of any cyclist’s career. This year’s race promises to be an intriguing one. Philippe Gilbert is the defending champion but two-time winner Alejandro Valverde is now back from suspension and cannot be ruled out after an impressive start to the season.
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Liège - Bastogne - Liège 201222 April 2012 | BEL | WorldTour
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Latest Content on the Race
Top News on the Race
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Nibali's last minute Liège-Bastogne-Liège attack falls short
Liquigas-Cannondale rider almost pulls it off -
Gilbert left empty-handed after Spring Classics
Belgian champion hits red zone on Roche aux Faucons -
Iglinskiy thought he was racing for second in Liège
Astana racer takes biggest win of his career
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Daniel Martin shows strength with Liège-Bastogne-Liège top five
Garmin-Barracuda continues to improve -
Video: Dan Martin and Andy Schleck before Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Both riders hoping for strong showing in Ardennes finale -
Startline Gallery: Liège-Bastogne-Liège
At the start of the final spring classic
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Joaquim Rodriguez extends with Katusha through 2013
Fleche Wallonne winner looks to Liege-Bastogne-Liege -
Chavanel leads Omega Pharma - Quick Step at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Frenchman modest about chances in "La Doyenne" -
Gesink on track for Tour de France
Dutchman to support Mollema at Liège-Bastogne-Liège