The five single day bicycle races have been in recent years referred to as the 'Monuments' by press and cyclists alike.
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Ardennes classics
The Ardennes classics are three cycling classics held in mid-April in the Ardennes (Belgium) and Dutch Limburg. The races are notable for their hilly courses, and often have similar riders competing for the top positions as the races are held close after each other. In recent years, the three... -
Cobbled classics
Cobblestones, like mountaineous terrain, are decisive elements in courses of cycling. Many classic cycle races in northwestern Europe contain cobbled sections. The two absolute classics of this race type are the Ronde van Vlaanderen and Paris-Roubaix, with over 20 cobbled sectors. The first semi... -
Spring classics
Of the professional cycling world's classic races, the Cobbled classics and the Ardennes classics form the Spring Classics, all held in April.
