Cavalli, FDJ aim for Ardennes Classics triple at Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes - Preview

Marta Cavalli dominated Amstel Gold Race and La Flèche Wallonne for back-to-back victories
Marta Cavalli dominated Amstel Gold Race and La Flèche Wallonne for back-to-back victories (Image credit: Getty Images)

The cycling world could be on the verge of witnessing Marta Cavalli win all three of the Ardennes Classics, a feat only accomplished by Dutchwoman Anna van der Breggen in 2017. The Italian has enjoyed a remarkable run of success after winning Amstel Gold Race on April 10 and La Flèche Wallonne on April 20, and she stands a good chance of carrying her Classics strength into Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday.

While the oldest of the Classics on the men's calendar, Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes is the youngest of the Ardennes Classics women's races, only introduced five years ago to form the third event of the historical cycling series.

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She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.

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