One-Day Classics Schedule for 2016
When I am asked what or where my favorite bike races are held, I smile with great sentiment and excitement and always respond, "Oh, the Classics, the cobbles!". Without a doubt the classics are the most grueling test of man and his bike against the elements. Sure cycling is a team sport, but the classics are the hardest races to predict because most often they come down one day, and the will of one man on that one day.
Like many cycling fans I have large gaps in my interest. For me the real cycling season is the spring, then a gap before the Tour of California and Giro, and another before the Tour de France, and finally a long wait until cyclocross season and watching Worlds. In between, I believe it is best to get and and do it yourself.
For now, even with the fresh layer of snowfall in Denver, Colorado today, Spring is in the air. Read more about the races, where to watch the spring classics livestream, route maps and distances. Enjoy this extensive guide to the Spring Classics. More can be found here: Pedal Dancer® Guide Page to the Spring Classics.
ABOUT THE BIGGEST RACES OF THEM ALL
The Monuments:
THE SPRING CLASSICS
Spring Classics = Milan-San Remo + Cobbled Classics + Ardennes Classics
La Primavera
SEEING THE CLASSICS AS A FAN
For an American, the cobbled climbs of the Spring Classics can be hard to understand or appreciate, I certainly didn't understand them until I went and saw them for myself. The climbs aren't that long and don't appear that steep on TV, but trying to acheive and maintain momentum up these climbs is super hard. The cobbles are big, the ruts wide, the camber uneven, the pace unnervingly slow, the conditions often slick and the outcome somewhat unknown.
The approach onto these short cobbled sections often transition around a corner from pavement onto the harsh cobbles, and then suddenly after an excruciating effort, back onto fast smooth tarmac. The passage is narrow and you never know if there will be a crash or pile up ahead; being at the front is crucial. The top of any cobbled climb feels like a tremendous accomplishment. As a spectator, being anywhere near these climbs on race day is exhilarating.
If you are a first time visitor, you might consider joining a tour company. I planned and made the trip solo and had one of the best cyclist tourist trips I have completed. I loved the blend of culture, food, beer, getting lost, exploring the climbs, war memorials, meeting new friends and happily discovering why Belgium is the heartland of cycling.
And don't forget about the beer!
And the food!
2016
The classics demonstrate the true beauty of bike racing - they are hard, unknown glory at its best. Here is a list of the classics by date.
One-Day Classics Schedule for 2016 - race dates and links to official race websites.
February 2016
27 February 2016: Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, BELGIUM, UCI European Tour 1.HC
28 February 2016: Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne, BELGIUM UCI European Tour 1.HC
March 2016
5 March 2016: Strade Bianche, ITALY, UCI European Tour 1.HC
19 March 2016: Milano - Sanremo, ITALY, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
23 March 2016: Dwars door Vlaanderen BELGIUM, UCI European Tour 1.HC
25 March 2016: E3 Harelbeke, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
27 March 2016: Ghent - Wevelgem in Flanders Fields, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
April 2016
3 April 2016: Ronde van Vlaanderen / Tour des Flandres, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
6 April 2016: Scheldeprijs, BELGIUM UCI European Tour 1.HC
10 April 2016: Paris - Roubaix, FRANCE, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
17 April 2016: Amstel Gold Race, NETHERLANDS, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
20 April 2016: La Flèche Wallonne, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
24 April 2016: Liège - Bastogne - Liège, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
HOW TO WATCH THE SPRING CLASSICS FROM THE USA
My tip is to discover your best option before race day (or slightly before the finish!). Your access to each race will be a bit different and video is often geo-restricted. The options below will list the start and estimated race finish times, a definite help for early risers in the USA. Begin your search for coverage here:
You will see far more on TV, but being there is person is a thrill!
Chasing the cobbled climbs included in the classics is an easy place to get lost. The famed cobbled sections included in a number of the races are mere stretches of hard rock in the beautiful countryside of Belgium.
WHO WILL WIN THE CLASSICS?
Similar names appear each year depending on the terrain of the course and whether short punchy climbs are involved, or long powerful distances are to be raced. Members of team Etixx-Quick Step stands like gods in Belgium, but Team Sky is serious in their preparation, so too is team BMC. This year look for these names to be on the podiums:
Greg Van Avermaet, Ian Stannard, Tom Boonen, Fabian Canellara, Peter Sagan, Mark Cavendish, Marcel Kittel, Michal Kwiatkowski, Luke Rowe, Tony Martin, Alexander Kristoff, Nikki Terpstra. The Ardennes classics are typically won by strong climbers such as Alejandro Valverde, Simon Gerrans, Sylvain Chavenel or Philippe Gilbert.
Leading into the 2016 spring races, John Degenkolb is injured; Andre Greipel is injured. Mark Cavendish's new team, Dimension Data, has not received a wild card invitation to defend his 2015 title at Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne 2016. Geraint Thomas is focusing on stage racing. But look out for the strong presence of Tony Martin, new to the cobbled classics.
SPRING CLASSICS ROUTE MAPS FOR 2016
2016 Omloop Het Niewuwsblad route map
27 February 2016: Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, BELGIUM, UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Gent
Finish city: Gent
Distance: 200,8 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
Parcours: interactive road map
Road map: oomloop 2016 elite men roads
Timetable: oomloop 2016 elite men timetable
List of cobbles and bergs/helling: itinéraire
Who won is 2015?: Ian Stannard (SKY)
Who won is 2016?: Greg Van Avermaet (BMC)
2016 Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne route map
28 February 2016: Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne, BELGIUM UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Kuurne
Finish city: Kuurne
Distance: 200,7 km
Type of race: sprinter's classic
Parcours: interactive road map
Road map and timetable: elite men roads (on page)
List of cobbles and bergs/helling: itinéraire
Who won is 2015?: Mark Cavendish (Etixx-Quick Step)
Who won is 2016?:
2016 Strade Bianca route map
5 March 2016: Strade Bianche, ITALY, UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Siena
Finish city: Siena
Distance: 176 km
Type of race: white gravel
Route map: Parcours (on page)
Timetable: Altimetria (on page)
Who won is 2015?: Zdenek Stybar (Etixx - Quick Step)
Who won is 2016?:
2016 Milan San Remo route map
19 March 2016: Milano - Sanremo, ITALY, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Milano
Finish city: Sanremo
Distance: ~293 km
Type of race: sprinter's classic
Route mao: planimetria (details not yet published)
Profile map: altrimetria
Timetable: cronotabella
Who won is 2015?: John Degenkolb (Giant - Alpecin)
Who won is 2016?:
2016 Dwars door Vlaanderen route map
23 March 2016: Dwars door Vlaanderen BELGIUM, UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Meensesteenweg
Finish city: Verbindingsweg Waregem
Distance: 199,7 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
Parcours: interactive course map
Profile: Elite Men Profile
Road map: Elite Men Roads
Timetable: Elite Men Time table
Teams: pro teams
Who won is 2015?: Jelle Wallays (Topsport Vlaanderen - Baloise)
Who won is 2016?:
2016 E3 Harelbeke route map, (the bergs in E3)
25 March 2016: E3 Harelbeke, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Harelbeke
Finish city: Aankomst
Distance: 206 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
@E3Harelbeke
Parcours: interactive course map and Record Bank E3 Harelbeke - World Tour Elite - Roads and Traffic
Road map: Record Bank E3 Harelbeke - World Tour Elite - Detail
Teams: pro teams
Highlighted bergs: climbs
Who won is 2015?: Geraint Thomas (Sky)
Who won is 2016?:
2016 Gent - Wevelgem route map
27 March 2016: Gent - Wevelgem in Flanders Fields, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Gent
Finish city: Wevelgem
Distance: 242,8 km
Type of race: sprinter's classic
Parcours: interactive course map
Road map: gw2016-elite-men-roadmap-v2.pdf
Timetable: gw2016-elite-men-timetable (1).pdf
Teams: Pro teams
List of bergs/helling: on itinerary
Trivia: 48 of the past 60 races have been won by a Belgian.
Who won is 2015?: Luca Paolini (Katusha)
Who won is 2016?:
2016 Tour of Flanders route map
3 April 2016: Ronde van Vlaanderen / Tour des Flandres, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Bruges
Finish city: Oudenaarde
Distance: 255 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
Parcours: interactive course map
The bergs
Road Map: rvv2016-elite-men-roadmap.pdf
Timetable: rvv2016-elite-men-timetable.pdf
Teams: Pro teams
Who won is 2015?: Alexander Kristoff (Katusha)
Who won is 2016?:
2016 Schedldeprijs route map
6 April 2016: Scheldeprijs, BELGIUM UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Antwerpen
Finish city: Schoten
Distance: 207,8 km
Type of race: sprinter's / cobbled classic
Parcours: interactive course map
Road Map: sp2016-elite-men-roadmapV20feb.pdf
Timetable: sp2016-elite-men-timetable V20feb.pdf
Teams: Pro teams
Who won is 2015?: Alexander Kristoff (Katusha)
Who won is 2016?:
2016 Paris-Roubaix route map
10 April 2016: Paris - Roubaix, FRANCE, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Compiègne
Finish city: Roubaix
Distance: ~ 253 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
Pro Teams for 2016: participants
Route map: the official 2016 Paris-Roubaix parcours map has not yet been released.
The route of the 2016 Paris-Roubaix, which will be held on Sunday April 10, will include 27 cobble sectors over 52.8kms (32.81 miles) of cobblestones. The “Trouée d'Arenberg”, the Mons-en-Pévèle sector and the “Carrefour de l'Arbre” will be included in the 2016 p parcours. The uphill climb of Hameau du Buat will be featured in 2016. One hundred metres has been added to the length of the race in 2016. The total distance will be a grueling 257.5kms (160 miles).
Who won is 2015?: John Degenkolb (Giant - Alpecin)
Who won is 2016?:
2016 Amstel-Gold route map
17 April 2016: Amstel Gold Race, NETHERLANDS, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start City: Maastricht
Finish City: Valkenburg
Distance:
Type of race: Ardennes classic
Who won is 2015?: Michal Kwiatkowski (Etixx-Quick Step)
Who won is 2016?:
The exact parcours of the 2016 Amstel Gold has not yet been released.
Ardennes Classics:
Winners of the Classics in 2015
2015 Trofeo-Laigueglia - Winner: Davide Cimolai (Lampre-Merida)
2015 Omloop Het Nieuw - Winner: Ian Stannard (SKY)
2015 Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne - Winner: Mark Cavendish (Etixx-Quick Step)
2015 Le Samyn - Winner: Kris Boeckmans (Lotto Soudal)
2015 Strade Bianche - Winner: Zdenek Stybar (Etixx - Quick Step)
2015 Milan-San Remo - Winner: John Degenkolb (Giant - Alpecin)
2015 Dwars d Vlaanderen - Winner: Jelle Wallays (Topsport Vlaanderen - Baloise)
2015 E3 - Harelbeke - Winner: Geraint Thomas (Sky)
2015 Gent-Wevelgem - Winner: Luca Paolini (Katusha)
2015 Tour of Flanders - Winner: Alexander Kristoff (Katusha)
2015 Scheldeprijs - Winner: Alexander Kristoff (Katusha)
2015 Paris-Roubaix - Winner: John Degenkolb (Giant - Alpecin)
2015 De Brabantse Pijl - Winner: Ben Hermans (BMC)
2015 Amstel Gold - Michal Kwiatkowski (Etixx-Quick Step)
2015 La Flèche Wallonne - Winner: Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)
2015 Liège-Bastogne-Liège - Winner: Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)
2015 San Sebastian - Winner: Adam Yates (Orica GreenEDGE)
2015 GP Cycliste Québec - Winner: Rigoberto Uran Uran (Etixx Quickstep)
2015 GP Cycliste Montreal - Winner: Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal)
2015 Il Lombardia - Winner: Vincenzo Nibali (Astana)
When I am asked what or where my favorite bike races are held, I smile with great sentiment and excitement and always respond, "Oh, the Classics, the cobbles!". Without a doubt the classics are the most grueling test of man and his bike against the elements. Sure cycling is a team sport, but the classics are the hardest races to predict because most often they come down one day, and the will of one man on that one day.
Like many cycling fans I have large gaps in my interest. For me the real cycling season is the spring, then a gap before the Tour of California and Giro, and another before the Tour de France, and finally a long wait until cyclocross season and watching Worlds. In between, I believe it is best to get and and do it yourself.
For now, even with the fresh layer of snowfall in Denver, Colorado today, Spring is in the air. Read more about the races, where to watch the spring classics livestream, route maps and distances. Enjoy this extensive guide to the Spring Classics. More can be found here: Pedal Dancer® Guide Page to the Spring Classics.
ABOUT THE BIGGEST RACES OF THEM ALL
The Monuments:
- Milano-Sanremo (Italy)
- Tour of Flanders (Belgium)
- Paris-Roubaix (France)
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège (Belgium)
- Il Lombardia (Italy)
- Paris-Roubaix = Queen of the Classics (La Reine), The Hell of the North, La Pascale
- Amstel Gold = [no nickname]
- La Fleche-Wallonne = The Walloon Arrow
- Liege-Bastogne-Liege = La Doyenne (the oldest/old lady)
- Milan-San Remo = La Primavera (the spring), Sprinters' Classic, La Classicissima
- Ronde van Vlaanderen = Flanders' most beautiful (Vlaanderens mooiste)
- Paris-Nice = Race to the Sun
- Tirreno-Adriatico = Race of the two Seas
- Il Lombardia = Race of the Falling Leaves
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| You are on pavé. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
Spring Classics = Milan-San Remo + Cobbled Classics + Ardennes Classics
La Primavera
- Milano-Sanremo (Italy)
- Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (Belgium)
- Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne (Belgium)
- Dwars door Vlaanderen (Belgium)
- E3 Harelbeke (Belgium)
- Ghent-Wevelgem (Belgium)
- Tour of Flanders (Belgium)
- Scheldeprijs (Belgium)
- Paris-Roubaix (France)
- Amstel Gold (The Netherlands)
- La Flèche Wallonne (Belgium)
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège (Belgium)
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| Sculpture and Pond at t'Zand square Bruges on Tour of Flanders race day. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
SEEING THE CLASSICS AS A FAN
For an American, the cobbled climbs of the Spring Classics can be hard to understand or appreciate, I certainly didn't understand them until I went and saw them for myself. The climbs aren't that long and don't appear that steep on TV, but trying to acheive and maintain momentum up these climbs is super hard. The cobbles are big, the ruts wide, the camber uneven, the pace unnervingly slow, the conditions often slick and the outcome somewhat unknown.
The approach onto these short cobbled sections often transition around a corner from pavement onto the harsh cobbles, and then suddenly after an excruciating effort, back onto fast smooth tarmac. The passage is narrow and you never know if there will be a crash or pile up ahead; being at the front is crucial. The top of any cobbled climb feels like a tremendous accomplishment. As a spectator, being anywhere near these climbs on race day is exhilarating.
If you are a first time visitor, you might consider joining a tour company. I planned and made the trip solo and had one of the best cyclist tourist trips I have completed. I loved the blend of culture, food, beer, getting lost, exploring the climbs, war memorials, meeting new friends and happily discovering why Belgium is the heartland of cycling.
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| The start (bottom) of the Paterberg looks pleasant enough, but wait, it get's steep fast. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
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| The endless choice of delicious beers in Belgium. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
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| Yum, pies and torts in Belgium. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
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| And the frites! A must - walking the streets of Bruges with frites en (Andalouse) mayo. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
2016
The classics demonstrate the true beauty of bike racing - they are hard, unknown glory at its best. Here is a list of the classics by date.
One-Day Classics Schedule for 2016 - race dates and links to official race websites.
February 2016
27 February 2016: Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, BELGIUM, UCI European Tour 1.HC
28 February 2016: Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne, BELGIUM UCI European Tour 1.HC
March 2016
5 March 2016: Strade Bianche, ITALY, UCI European Tour 1.HC
19 March 2016: Milano - Sanremo, ITALY, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
23 March 2016: Dwars door Vlaanderen BELGIUM, UCI European Tour 1.HC
25 March 2016: E3 Harelbeke, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
27 March 2016: Ghent - Wevelgem in Flanders Fields, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
April 2016
3 April 2016: Ronde van Vlaanderen / Tour des Flandres, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
6 April 2016: Scheldeprijs, BELGIUM UCI European Tour 1.HC
10 April 2016: Paris - Roubaix, FRANCE, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
17 April 2016: Amstel Gold Race, NETHERLANDS, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
20 April 2016: La Flèche Wallonne, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
24 April 2016: Liège - Bastogne - Liège, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
HOW TO WATCH THE SPRING CLASSICS FROM THE USA
My tip is to discover your best option before race day (or slightly before the finish!). Your access to each race will be a bit different and video is often geo-restricted. The options below will list the start and estimated race finish times, a definite help for early risers in the USA. Begin your search for coverage here:
- Steephill.TV: the top of the page lists current race news, the side column (desktop) has a neat and tidy box with the Classics links.
- Cycling Fans: most current race live coverage is listed at the top of the page
- ProCyclingLive: latest links in the center of page.
- Cycling TV: Live and on demand subscription required.
- NBC Sports Live Extra cycling depending on your TV cable company.
- NBC Sports Live Extra Mobile App, download in the App Store or the Google Play store. You’ll need a cable provider log-in to watch.
- CyclingHub.TV: for some you might want to try this livestream site.
- Twitter: search for a link by race name offered by other fans.
You will see far more on TV, but being there is person is a thrill!
Chasing the cobbled climbs included in the classics is an easy place to get lost. The famed cobbled sections included in a number of the races are mere stretches of hard rock in the beautiful countryside of Belgium.
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| Location of Kwaremont and Paterberg pave sections, near Kerkhove, Belgium. Map by Pedal Dancer® |
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| Such beautiful countryside to pedal through. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
Similar names appear each year depending on the terrain of the course and whether short punchy climbs are involved, or long powerful distances are to be raced. Members of team Etixx-Quick Step stands like gods in Belgium, but Team Sky is serious in their preparation, so too is team BMC. This year look for these names to be on the podiums:
Greg Van Avermaet, Ian Stannard, Tom Boonen, Fabian Canellara, Peter Sagan, Mark Cavendish, Marcel Kittel, Michal Kwiatkowski, Luke Rowe, Tony Martin, Alexander Kristoff, Nikki Terpstra. The Ardennes classics are typically won by strong climbers such as Alejandro Valverde, Simon Gerrans, Sylvain Chavenel or Philippe Gilbert.
Leading into the 2016 spring races, John Degenkolb is injured; Andre Greipel is injured. Mark Cavendish's new team, Dimension Data, has not received a wild card invitation to defend his 2015 title at Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne 2016. Geraint Thomas is focusing on stage racing. But look out for the strong presence of Tony Martin, new to the cobbled classics.
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| Lion of Flanders. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
SPRING CLASSICS ROUTE MAPS FOR 2016
2016 Omloop Het Niewuwsblad route map
27 February 2016: Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, BELGIUM, UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Gent
Finish city: Gent
Distance: 200,8 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
Parcours: interactive road map
Road map: oomloop 2016 elite men roads
Timetable: oomloop 2016 elite men timetable
List of cobbles and bergs/helling: itinéraire
Who won is 2015?: Ian Stannard (SKY)
Who won is 2016?: Greg Van Avermaet (BMC)
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| Greg Van Avermaet in Kortrijk. Photo by Pedal Dancer® |
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| Omloop Het Niewuwsblad 2016 route map |
28 February 2016: Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne, BELGIUM UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Kuurne
Finish city: Kuurne
Distance: 200,7 km
Type of race: sprinter's classic
Parcours: interactive road map
Road map and timetable: elite men roads (on page)
List of cobbles and bergs/helling: itinéraire
Who won is 2015?: Mark Cavendish (Etixx-Quick Step)
Who won is 2016?:
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| Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne route map |
2016 Strade Bianca route map
5 March 2016: Strade Bianche, ITALY, UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Siena
Finish city: Siena
Distance: 176 km
Type of race: white gravel
Route map: Parcours (on page)
Timetable: Altimetria (on page)
Who won is 2015?: Zdenek Stybar (Etixx - Quick Step)
Who won is 2016?:
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| Strade Bianca 2016 route map |
19 March 2016: Milano - Sanremo, ITALY, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Milano
Finish city: Sanremo
Distance: ~293 km
Type of race: sprinter's classic
Route mao: planimetria (details not yet published)
Profile map: altrimetria
Timetable: cronotabella
Who won is 2015?: John Degenkolb (Giant - Alpecin)
Who won is 2016?:
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| Milan San Remo route map 2016 |
23 March 2016: Dwars door Vlaanderen BELGIUM, UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Meensesteenweg
Finish city: Verbindingsweg Waregem
Distance: 199,7 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
Parcours: interactive course map
Profile: Elite Men Profile
Road map: Elite Men Roads
Timetable: Elite Men Time table
Teams: pro teams
Who won is 2015?: Jelle Wallays (Topsport Vlaanderen - Baloise)
Who won is 2016?:
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| Dwars door Vlaanderen route map 2016 |
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| The final stretch of climb up the Kwaremont on a quiet day. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
2016 E3 Harelbeke route map, (the bergs in E3)
25 March 2016: E3 Harelbeke, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Harelbeke
Finish city: Aankomst
Distance: 206 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
@E3Harelbeke
Parcours: interactive course map and Record Bank E3 Harelbeke - World Tour Elite - Roads and Traffic
Road map: Record Bank E3 Harelbeke - World Tour Elite - Detail
Teams: pro teams
Highlighted bergs: climbs
Who won is 2015?: Geraint Thomas (Sky)
Who won is 2016?:
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| E3 Harelbeke route map 2016 |
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| This is Tour of Flanders country (Ronde van Vlaanderen). ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
27 March 2016: Gent - Wevelgem in Flanders Fields, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Gent
Finish city: Wevelgem
Distance: 242,8 km
Type of race: sprinter's classic
Parcours: interactive course map
Road map: gw2016-elite-men-roadmap-v2.pdf
Timetable: gw2016-elite-men-timetable (1).pdf
Teams: Pro teams
List of bergs/helling: on itinerary
Trivia: 48 of the past 60 races have been won by a Belgian.
Who won is 2015?: Luca Paolini (Katusha)
Who won is 2016?:
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| Gent - Wevelgem route map 2016 |
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| Strolling the streets of Ghent. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
3 April 2016: Ronde van Vlaanderen / Tour des Flandres, BELGIUM, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Bruges
Finish city: Oudenaarde
Distance: 255 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
Parcours: interactive course map
The bergs
Road Map: rvv2016-elite-men-roadmap.pdf
Timetable: rvv2016-elite-men-timetable.pdf
Teams: Pro teams
Who won is 2015?: Alexander Kristoff (Katusha)
Who won is 2016?:
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| Tour of Flanders route map 2016 |
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| Practice day on the Kwaremont pre Tour of Flanders race day. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
2016 Schedldeprijs route map
6 April 2016: Scheldeprijs, BELGIUM UCI European Tour 1.HC
Start city: Antwerpen
Finish city: Schoten
Distance: 207,8 km
Type of race: sprinter's / cobbled classic
Parcours: interactive course map
Road Map: sp2016-elite-men-roadmapV20feb.pdf
Timetable: sp2016-elite-men-timetable V20feb.pdf
Teams: Pro teams
Who won is 2015?: Alexander Kristoff (Katusha)
Who won is 2016?:
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| 2016 Schedldeprijs route map |
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| Antwerpen |
2016 Paris-Roubaix route map
10 April 2016: Paris - Roubaix, FRANCE, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start city: Compiègne
Finish city: Roubaix
Distance: ~ 253 km
Type of race: cobbled classic
Pro Teams for 2016: participants
Route map: the official 2016 Paris-Roubaix parcours map has not yet been released.
The route of the 2016 Paris-Roubaix, which will be held on Sunday April 10, will include 27 cobble sectors over 52.8kms (32.81 miles) of cobblestones. The “Trouée d'Arenberg”, the Mons-en-Pévèle sector and the “Carrefour de l'Arbre” will be included in the 2016 p parcours. The uphill climb of Hameau du Buat will be featured in 2016. One hundred metres has been added to the length of the race in 2016. The total distance will be a grueling 257.5kms (160 miles).
Who won is 2015?: John Degenkolb (Giant - Alpecin)
Who won is 2016?:
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| The velodrome on Roubaix where the Paris-Roubaix race finishes. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |
17 April 2016: Amstel Gold Race, NETHERLANDS, UCI WorldTour 1.UWT
Start City: Maastricht
Finish City: Valkenburg
Distance:
Type of race: Ardennes classic
Who won is 2015?: Michal Kwiatkowski (Etixx-Quick Step)
Who won is 2016?:
The exact parcours of the 2016 Amstel Gold has not yet been released.
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| Maastricht |
- Amstel Gold (The Netherlands)
- La Flèche Wallonne (Belgium)
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège (Belgium)
Winners of the Classics in 2015
2015 Trofeo-Laigueglia - Winner: Davide Cimolai (Lampre-Merida)
2015 Omloop Het Nieuw - Winner: Ian Stannard (SKY)
2015 Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne - Winner: Mark Cavendish (Etixx-Quick Step)
2015 Le Samyn - Winner: Kris Boeckmans (Lotto Soudal)
2015 Strade Bianche - Winner: Zdenek Stybar (Etixx - Quick Step)
2015 Milan-San Remo - Winner: John Degenkolb (Giant - Alpecin)
2015 Dwars d Vlaanderen - Winner: Jelle Wallays (Topsport Vlaanderen - Baloise)
2015 E3 - Harelbeke - Winner: Geraint Thomas (Sky)
2015 Gent-Wevelgem - Winner: Luca Paolini (Katusha)
2015 Tour of Flanders - Winner: Alexander Kristoff (Katusha)
2015 Scheldeprijs - Winner: Alexander Kristoff (Katusha)
2015 Paris-Roubaix - Winner: John Degenkolb (Giant - Alpecin)
2015 De Brabantse Pijl - Winner: Ben Hermans (BMC)
2015 Amstel Gold - Michal Kwiatkowski (Etixx-Quick Step)
2015 La Flèche Wallonne - Winner: Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)
2015 Liège-Bastogne-Liège - Winner: Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)
2015 San Sebastian - Winner: Adam Yates (Orica GreenEDGE)
2015 GP Cycliste Québec - Winner: Rigoberto Uran Uran (Etixx Quickstep)
2015 GP Cycliste Montreal - Winner: Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal)
2015 Il Lombardia - Winner: Vincenzo Nibali (Astana)
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| A landmark at the entrance to the Koppenberg climb. ©Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer® |