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Liège-Bastogne-Liège

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Another one of cycling's five monuments, this race started in 1892 and is the oldest of the classics. It is held in the Ardennes region of Belgium.

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Vuelta a España

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A three-week long road cycling race held in Spain, this event was inaugurated in 1935. It often features high mountain stages and a red jersey (maillot rojo) for the leader.

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Il Lombardia

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Known as the 'Race of the Falling Leaves', it is the final one of cycling's five monuments, taking place in the Lombardy region of Italy since 1905.

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Tour of Flanders

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A one-day classic road race in Belgium, first ridden in 1913. This event is famous for its short, steep climbs and cobbles, also known as the 'Ronde van Vlaanderen'.

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Paris-Nice

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Known as the 'Race to the Sun', this stage race runs from the cold of the Parisian region to the warmer climate of the French Riviera in early spring since 1933.

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Milan-San Remo

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The longest one-day professional cycling race, averaging around 300 km. It's known as "La Primavera" (The Spring) and was first held in 1907 in Italy.

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Strade Bianche

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This Italian race is known for its gravel roads (strade bianche) and scenic Tuscan landscape. It was first organized in 2007 and quickly gained prestige.

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Amstel Gold Race

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A one-day Dutch road race first held in 1966 that leads riders through the narrow roads and hills of the Limburg region, famous for its short and often steep climbs.

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Giro d'Italia

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Italy's premier road cycling race, established in 1909. The Giro is known for steep climbs and passionate fans. The overall leader wears a pink jersey (maglia rosa).

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Tour de France

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The world's most famous road cycling race, held annually in France since 1903. It's known for its challenging stages including mountains and time trials.

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Paris-Roubaix

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A one-day professional men's bicycle road race in northern France, starting north of Paris and finishing in Roubaix. Known for its rough terrain and cobblestones, it began in 1896.

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Dwars door Vlaanderen

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A mid-week Belgian cycling race held between the Tour of Flanders and Ghent–Wevelgem. Known for a winding route through the Flemish Ardennes with cobblestones and hills.

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Clásica de San Sebastián

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A one-day race held in the Basque Country of Spain, it features a hilly terrain and is part of the UCI World Tour. It first took place in 1981.

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Critérium du Dauphiné

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An eight-day stage race in the Dauphiné region in France, it's considered a preview of the Tour de France. It began in 1947 and features mountainous terrain.

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Scheldeprijs

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A Flemish classic one-day cycling race held annually in April, often regarded as a sprinter's classic due to its usually flat course.

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Flèche Wallonne

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A Belgian classic road race held in April every year. Riders face multiple loops featuring the steep climb of Mur de Huy.

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Tirreno-Adriatico

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An Italian stage race between the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts, also known as the 'Race of the Two Seas.' It began in 1966 and includes a mix of terrains.

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Santos Tour Down Under

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The first stop on the UCI World Tour calendar, this Australian stage race was first held in 1999 and takes place in and around Adelaide in January.

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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

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Formerly known as Omloop Het Volk, this is a one-day race in Belgium that traditionally signifies the opening of the European professional road cycling season.

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Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

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An Australian one-day road cycling race that started in 2015, named after Tour de France winner Cadel Evans. It includes sections along the scenic Great Ocean Road.

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Ghent–Wevelgem

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An annual road cycling race in Flanders, Belgium, typically held on the last Sunday of March. Known for its strong winds, cobbles, and plugstreets (semi-paved roads).

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Paris-Tours

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A French one-day classic cycling race held every October. It's a flat race that traditionally favors the sprinters and is known as the 'Sprinters' Classic'.

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Bretagne Classic - Ouest–France

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Previously known as Grand Prix de Plouay, it's a one-day professional road bicycle race held in Brittany, France. The undulating course traverses the French countryside.

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E3 Harelbeke

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A professional cycling race in Belgium for one day, typically in late March. Known for its hilly course over the Flemish Ardennes, including the cobbles of the region.

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Quebec Grand Prix

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One of two Canadian UCI World Tour races, the Quebec Grand Prix is a road cycling race held in Quebec City and consists of multiple laps of an urban circuit.

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BinckBank Tour

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Known previously as the Eneco Tour, this stage race takes place in the Benelux countries. It features a mix of flat stages, time trials, and hilly Ardennes stages.

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Tour of Lombardy

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Held in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, this race is particularly noted for its picturesque scenery and challenging mountain climbs, earning it the nickname 'the Classic of the Dead Leaves'.

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Vattenfall Cyclassics

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A professional cycling one-day race in Germany, around the city of Hamburg. Known for being relatively flat, it often ends in a sprint finish.

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Tour of California

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An annual professional cycling stage race on the UCI World Tour that first took place in 2006. It is the most prestigious race in the United States.

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Montreal Grand Prix

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The sister race to the Quebec Grand Prix, this road cycling race takes place on a circuit around Mount Royal Park in Montreal, featuring numerous climbs.

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