Liège-Bastogne-Liège
This is the page for Liège-Bastogne-Liège. This Ardennes classic is part of the five Monuments and is a sanctuary for the peloton's strong climbers.
History of Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Liège-Bastogne-Liège has been a competition since 1892, claiming to be the oldest race in the world. It is aptly nicknamed La Doyenne, which literally means 'the Dean.' The race has been organized for professionals since 1908. Liège-Bastogne-Liège is the fourth monument on the international cycling calendar and is considered the finale of the spring season. Over the years, the race has been characterized by its length and a series of tough climbs, including the famous Côte de La Redoute, hence many climbers with stamina are listed in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège roll of honor.
Most victories in Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Belgium holds the record for the number of victories in Liège-Bastogne-Liège, with a Belgian rider triumphing 61 times. Italy follows with 12 victories in second place. The last Belgian victory was long dated back to 2011, when Philippe Gilbert was the strongest. However, in 2022 and 2023, he was succeeded by Remco Evenepoel, who won in Liège two years in a row.
5 victories: Eddy Merckx
4 victories: Moreno Argentin and Alejandro Valverde
3 victories: Léon Housa, Alfons Schepers, and Fons De Bruyne
4 victories: Moreno Argentin and Alejandro Valverde
3 victories: Léon Housa, Alfons Schepers, and Fons De Bruyne
Recent winners of Liège-Bastogne-Liège
2023 Remco Evenepoel
2022 Remco Evenepoel
2021 Tadej Pogacar
2020 Primoz Roglic
2019 Jakob Fuglsang
2018 Bob Jungels
2017 Alejandro Valverde
2016 Wout Poels
2015 Alejandro Valverde
2022 Remco Evenepoel
2021 Tadej Pogacar
2020 Primoz Roglic
2019 Jakob Fuglsang
2018 Bob Jungels
2017 Alejandro Valverde
2016 Wout Poels
2015 Alejandro Valverde
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Latest Comments
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024