The Classics Cyclo Sportive Events 2010
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The classics can involve riding cobbles known as "Pave". Here is some basic advice; Fit Elite Patao bottle cages (to stop bottles falling off). Fit a steel stem - dump magnesium & carbon ones (so it doesn't break). Always carry a stem sized Allen key (if it comes loose). Wear the best gloves you can afford (to protect your hands). Double, triple handlebar tape (do dampen vibration). Fit 25mm - 28mm Tires (for extra grip). Keep tire pressures at around 80 - 100 psi (to dampen impact). Secure computers and seat bags with Velcro & tie wraps (so they don't fall off) You can usually fit up to 28mm tires to most 'racing' type 700c rims - after all that is exactly what they do in mountain biking fitting very wide tires to narrow rims. The limiting factor is almost always what you can actually fit within your forks/frame and brake calipers. Conventional racing frames won't allow anything much more than 25mm or sometimes 28mm wide tires so this is what you need to check first. 28mm tires should substantially improve the comfort as there is a much bigger air cushion to absorb road imperfections. |
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20/03/2010, Gent, Belgium
Over the cobblestones of the idyllic "Zwalmstreek" and in the "Flemish Ardennes". There are 130km, 90km and 60km routes and takle on some classic climbs including Leberg, Pottelberg, Taaienberg, Eikenberg, Eikenberg and the Molenberg!
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21/03/2010, Milan, Italy
An opportunity to take in the last 120km of the season opening Classic race. On a clear day you can see the Alps from the Duomo in Milan and Sanremo is on the Med, but dont let the downhill profile of the route fool you! There are several undulations in the final 50km (Cipressa, Capo Berta, Poggio).
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03/04/2010, Flanders, Belgium
The Tour of Flanders (De Ronde van Vlaanderen ) is without a doubt one of the biggest sporting events in Belgium. On the day before, all biking lovers will have the chance to get a sneak preview of the atmosphere at this biking event. The ultimate challenge is to cover the 260 kilometers that the professionals will have completed one day later. But you can also get to know the 140- and 75-kilometer loops together with some pretty tough hills.
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17/04/2010, Sint Geertruid, Netherlands
There a 6 routes of 250km, 200km, 150km, 125km, 100km and 60km to suit all abilities. The Netherlands’ most beautiful and most intense tour classic. The Amstel Gold Race will be held in the third weekend of April again in 2010. The pro race will be held on Sunday 18 April 2010. The Amstel Gold Sportive will take place on Saturday 17 April. Registration should hopefully open Mid-December 2009.
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02/05/2010, Tilf, Belgium
Tilff is a small and pretty village approx 12km south of Liege in the Belgian Ardennes. This event traces the route of the Spring Classic Liege-Bastogne-Liege, whilst avoiding the busy centre of Liege (at the expense of coming in 24km+ short of the full Classic distance, which few finishers will regret!). The route takes in most, but not all, of the famous Cotes in the 2nd half of the route that make LBL one of the hardest one day races in the professional calendar, as the list of past winners will testify.
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15/05/2010, Spa, Belgium
Take part in the 32nd edition of the cycling classic. Three distances of 210km, 160km and 120km are on offer.
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06/06/2010, France
The Paris Roubaix Cyclosportive (which only takes place every 2 years), is a classic cycling event which follows the exact route of the professional event (260km) including a lap of the famous Roubaix velodrome. There are also shorter events of 190km and 120km. The event attracts thousands of other cyclists from all over Europe which provides that special continental atmosphere.
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14/08/2010, Liege, Belgium
Liege-Bastogne-Liege, is traditionally the apotheosis of the traditional spring season for the pros. You can experience what it is to the slopes as Wanne and La Redoute to restrain and to sample the unique atmosphere of the event. In the 27th edition of this classic will be up to 3500 participants from over ten countries are will start in Liege. The different routes are fully marked and are on small, quiet roads. The 235 kilometer route includes the full route that the pros tackle. It There are also routes of 130 and 170 kilometers. These distances provide the necessary challenge and give the participants ample opportunity to enjoy the surroundings around this trip.
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