As the Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the oldest of the five Monument races in Europe, approaches, take a look at a selection of photographs from last years race.
This year the event starts at Place Saint Lambert in Liège and comes to an end 258km later in Ans.
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- Cyclists in action on one of Liège-Bastogne-Liège’s many. Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
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- The bunch make their way up a slight climb in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The race is considered one of the most arduous one-day races due to its length and succession of steep climbs. Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
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- A cyclist at the back of the bunch with a view of the peleton ahead of him at the Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
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- A group riding in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
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- Crowds offer support as a rider battles through unfavourable weather in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
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- A group of riders battle through snowy conditions in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The race takes place in April and weather conditions are often predictable. Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
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- Riders set off for the Liège-Bastogne-Liège. This year the race starts in the centre of Liège before heading south. Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
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- The Liège-Bastogne-Liège is the oldest monument race and takes place around Liège. Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
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- Coverage of the Liège-Bastogne-Liège will be broadcast on various platforms. Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
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- Last year’s top three finishers at the Liège-Bastogne-Liège – Wouter Poels with Michael Albasini (right) and Rui Alberto Faria Da Costa (right). Photo: Kare Dehlie Thorstad
