What Are The Cobbled Classics? | GCN’s Cobbled Classics 2018
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For many of us, the cobbled classics are the unquestionable highlights of the cycling season. But if you’re new to watching the classics, they can be confusing, what are hellingen? Who are the legends of the classics? And most importantly which races actually are the cobbled classics?! Fortunately Matt has a great explainer for you!
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Do you know the Kemmelberg from the Muur? The sprinter’s classic from the mini Tour of Flanders? Or even your Tom Boonens from your Roger De Vlaemincks? If you don’t then make sure you check this handy explainer out before the cobbled classics kick off with E3 Harelebeke!
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