A Guide to Cycling's Spring Classics

A guide to some of the cycling races and legendary riders of the Spring Classics

The Spring Classics are an important time in the cycling calendar. A series of pro cycling races that only the strongest and hardest riders can win. Taking place in Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Italy the races are steeped in the history you'd expect from some of cycling's core countries.

Find out more about some of the smaller races in the calendar as well as histories of 12 of the most legendary riders to grace the Spring Classics.

And if you're interested in watching the races in person, each race description contains an Iconic Section (with details) where you can watch some of the best racing take place.