Cyclings spring races are always the most anticipated of the year not only because they herald the start of the season but also because they are brutally difficult & spectacularly unpredictable. Known as the spring classics these one-day races test cyclings toughest riders with the worst conditions imaginable
- sucking mud choking dust leg-numbing sleet fanatic spectators & Europes narrowest most bone-grinding country roads. Clattering through agrarian hamlets on routes established a century ago The Spring Classics" celebrates cyclings most glorious & meaningful history. " The Spring Classics" delves into the stories of Milan
- San Remo Ghent-Wevelgem the Tour of Flanders Paris-Roubaix the Amstel Gold Race La Fleche Wallone & Liege-Bastogne-Liege through hundreds of rare & restored photographs presented in a lavish format. With authoritative text from cyclings expert sportswriters " The Spring Classics" commemorates the riders traditions & secrets of cyclings greatest one day contests. This is the only book to explore the history of the spring classics. The authors are top sportswriters for LEquipe Frances leading sports publication. It features hardback with jacket. It
Includes:: full-colour & black & white photographs throughout."