Cycling Plus

The ’ard yards

he way the women’s calendar is set-up means that the competition in the Ardennes races is at its fiercest. In a normal year, the Tour of Flanders is where everyone’s peak begins and then the Ardennes – and Liège-Bastogne-Liège in particular – are hugely important for all the big teams, so everyone is on their best

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Cycling Plus

Cycling Plus2 min read
JERSEYS & BIBS
The most sodden of springs has finally been replaced by sunshine on skin and dry Sundays spent in the saddle (at the time of press, anyway). This summertime happiness on the bike, however, will also place fresh demands on your cycling apparel, with U
Cycling Plus1 min read
The Contenders
£1,050 BUDGET WINNER £3,400 EBIKE WINNER £3,499 ENDURANCE WINNER £3,600 GRAVEL WINNER £6,599 RACE WINNER ■
Cycling Plus4 min read
Santa Cruz Stigmata Force-1x AXS RSV
Weight 9.61kg (XL) Frame Carbon CC Fork RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR, 40mm travel Gears SRAM Force XPLR AXS, 12-speed (40t, 10-44t) Brakes SRAM Force XPLR, 160mm rotors Wheels Reserve 25|GR 700c on DT Swiss 350 hubs Finishing kit RockShox Reverb AXS X

Related Books & Audiobooks