AMSTEL GOLD RACE 2021 PREVIEW
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/amstel-gold-race-2021-preview?fbclid=IwAR2-4akY1DG8mkkYTs_4YSflmbPwxGLb3KmzC8_Yi9KehOG41WawBO3Cpl0 Rouleur preview the 2021 edition of the Amstel Gold Race, previously won by Mathieu van der Poel in 2019. WORDS: JOE TIMMS The Amstel Gold Race, taking place on Sunday 18th April , is one of the most prestigious non-monuments amongst the Spring Classics, particularly for Dutch riders. Since the race’s inception in 1966 , Dutch brewer Amstel have been the lead sponsor. It’s considered the opener for the Ardennes Classics , even though it's not raced in the region. It features hilly terrain throughout, just like La Flèche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liege, which take place in the days after. Jan Raas won the race on five occasions between 1977 and 1982, whilst Philippe Gilbert has won on four separate occasions . No other rider has won more than twice. Related – The men's racing season: The Rouleur guide Now a World Tour race, the 201...