The Liege-Bastogne-Liege is the oldest cycling classic, dubbed this the Doyenne, the dean, the first edition dates back to 1892.
The race takes place along a route of about 260 km, between two towns Liège and Bastogne are toghether by history.
Liège, the regional capital of Wallonia, which has 185,000 inhabitants, and which is known to historians for the battle of Liege, during the First World War, an extreme defense of the city by the Belgian army against the German invaders, which is crucial for the reorganization of the Allies on the French borders.
Bastogne, center of Wallonia, on the border with Luxembourg, has a population of 15,000 inhabitants, and had also a decisive role in World War II, the Ardennes offensive, when the Wehrmacht cirondò the city, trapping an entire U.S. division . The Allies will strenuously defended, slowing the German advance towards Antwerp, until the arrival of the legendary General George Patton's Third Army, constrinse the Germans to retreat, leaving the city completely destroyed.
The route, which takes place mostly in the massif of the Ardennes, in which Ourthe River and its tributaries have created deep valleys, is characterized by hills to climb through the valleys, which are the cotes, which decides on this classic.
is also defined the race because of the Italians Liege and its host one of the largest community of Italian immigrants in the world.
speaking Italian, big favorites for this year are Rebellin, Cunego and Bettini covered, along with Nocentini and Ricco.
Among the Spaniards, headlights pointed at Rodriguez and Valverde, attention to Evans, Gesink and Dekker.
Forte also the squadron with Kim Kirchen of Luxembourg, winner Arrow, and of course Frank Schleck, who might have the strength to pull all of the wheel. Andy instead seems to have staked everything on the Tour and will be at the service of big brother.
We wish you a good show and may the best win.
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