Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Liège-Bastogne-Liège is a one-day road race held in Belgium’s Ardennes in late April, traveling from Liège south to Bastogne and returning. Cyclists refer to it as La Doyenne, or "The Old Lady," as it is the oldest of the five Monuments in men’s professional cycling. It typically concludes the spring classics season and also finishes the Ardennes Classics series, which includes the Amstel Gold Race and La Flèche Wallonne. The men's event is part of the UCI World Tour, and the Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes, held on the same day, is part of the UCI Women's World Tour. The route typically spans around 250 kilometers, featuring numerous short, steep climbs instead of a single mountain pass. This course profile favors climbers, punchers, and grand-tour contenders capable of responding to repeated attacks after extended racing. The race has consistently taken place in Belgium’s southern, French-speaking region and originated as an event supported by L’Express newspaper. Eddy Merckx holds the men's record with five victories, followed by Moreno Argentin and Alejandro Valverde with four wins each. In the women's race, Demi Vollering leads the roll of honor with three victories.
