10 conclusions from the 2023 Spring Classics

Tadej Pogačar and Demi Vollering were among the stars of the spring Classics
Tadej Pogačar and Demi Vollering were among the stars of the spring Classics (Image credit: Getty Images composite)

The spring Classics are over and Grand Tour season is about to begin, with the Ardennes triple rounding out two months of thrilling competition on the cobbles and hills of Belgium and France. 

The series of one-day races, running from Opening Weekend to the Monuments of the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, have brought with them the usual mix of drama, surprise results, and star showdowns. 

Dani Ostanek
Senior News Writer

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

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