How to watch Liege-Bastogne-Liege in 2023, start list as Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel go for glory

19.04.2023 - 19:29 eurosport.com

Liege-Bastogne-Liege is one of the most prestigious and challenging races on the calendar. Taking place in the Ardennes region of Belgium, this Monument is known for its gruelling climbs and unpredictable weather.

The route challenges even the most seasoned riders with its punishing climbs and technical descents. From the steep ascent of La Redoute to the final climb up the Cote de la Roche-aux-Faucons, the route is a true test of a rider's strength, endurance and skill.

Ad The unpredictability of Liege-Bastogne-Liege is always a reason for excitement. The Ardennes region is known for its changeable weather with rain, wind and cold temperatures always a possibility.

In addition, the race is known for its surprises, with unexpected attacks and breakaways often determining the outcome. Flèche WallonnePogacar one away from Ardennes sweep after gripping La Fleche Wallonne win4 HOURS AGO When is Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2023?

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Soudal-Quick Step «have got to learn a lot from what happened» during Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia if they are to give Remco Evenepoel the support he needs, according to the Eurosport experts. Evenepoel was in possession of the maglia rosa at the start of the 175 km route from Venosa to Lago Laceno, but ended up 28 seconds down on new leader Andreas Leknessund after his team «made some mistakes» in supporting him. Ad Adam Blythe, Robbie McEwen and Dan Lloyd assessed what happened after the day's racing and suggested how things should now play out — both for Evenepoel and for the rival teams.

Giro d'Italia 2023: Jumbo Visma and Primoz Roglic will try to 'crack Remco Evenepoel mentally', says Philippe Gilbert

Team Jumbo Visma and Primoz Roglic will try to «crack Remco Evenepoel mentally» at the Giro d'Italia, believes former world road race champion Philippe Gilbert. The much-anticipated showdown between Roglic and Evenepoel is a clash of the eras, with Roglic — at 33 — the elder statesman compared to the Belgian's 23 years of age. Ad And as well as the individual battle, there is the intriguing aspect of the role the pair's respective teams will play during the Giro.

Giro d'Italia 2023: Tao Geoghegan Hart can be 'right behind' Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel, says Philippe Gilbert

The Giro d'Italia 2023 could see a three-way GC battle between Britain's Tao Geoghegan Hart, Primoz Roglic (Team Jumbo Visma) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), reckons Philippe Gilbert. Roglic and Evenepoel are the pre-race favourites in many people's eyes, including Jumbo Visma rider Tobias Foss, who will be absent after testing positive for Covid-19. Ad But after his victory at the Tour of the Alps, Ineos Grenadiers' Geoghegan Hart — who won the event in 2020 — is in good form and could crash the party, reckons Gilbert, himself a three-time stage winner at the Giro.

Giro d'Italia 2023: Tobias Foss says Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel in 'different league' from other riders

Tobias Foss says it is hard to look past Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) in the battle for the Giro d’Italia pink jersey. Foss was originally due to line up at the Giro in support of his team-mate Roglic, but was ruled out of the grand tour after testing positive for Covid-19.

Evenepoel and Roglic gear up for Giro battle

Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic will lock horns again in the year's first Grand Tour when the Giro d'Italia begins on Saturday with cycling fans anticipating a renewal of the battle that was sadly interrupted at last year's Vuelta a Espana.

Pogacar 'lucky' to only fracture wrist in crash

Two-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar said he was lucky to suffer only a fractured wrist when he crashed out of the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race in Belgium on Sunday.