The Amstel Gold Race, the first race of the Ardennes triptych that also includes Fleche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liège. , takes place in Holland and is now in its 43rd edition, this race is named after the home brewer that sponsors since its first edition, held on April 30, 1966.
This race is part of the Cycling World Cup since 1989 and, with the abolition of the latter, awards points UCI ProTour circuit.
record holder wins the competition is Dutch Jan Raas, with five victories, including four in a row.
It will depart from Maastricht, famous since it was signed the Treaty on European Union, for a journey that will unfold to 257.4 km in the Dutch region of Limburg. A demanding course and is ideal for runners more complete because you will face as many as 31 walls, the last of which, the Cauberg, will also be the site of arrival of the race, most likely, however, decisive action could be born sull'Eyserbosweg, hard with peaks rising slope of around 20% and placed at just under 20km from the finish.
certainly will not find an effect at the start Michael Boogerd, one of the best performers of this race could be on the podium seven times (albeit with just one win), who last winter decided to hang the bike on the nail after 14 seasons as a professional.
The Amstel Gold Race, a race is a favorite Italian riders in the last six editions have brought home eight podium finishes with three victories, with Michele Bartoli (2002), Davide Rebellin (2004) and Danilo Di Luca (2005) .
At the start this year both Schleck brothers, Frank supported by a good shape and the good results obtained previously, Andy indecipherable in a physical condition due to low returns so far shown .... However, a good luck to both!
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