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The riders pass cycling fans along the Gulpenerberg at last year's Amstel Gold (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Philippe Gilbert (BMC) tries to bridge across to the breakaway (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

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The peloton passes the windmill of Moulin during the 2011 Amstel Gold (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

The WorldTour riders will line up for the 49th edition of the Amstel Gold Race on Sunday in the Netherlands. The first of the so-called Classic features 251km with 34 climbs in the Limburg hills of southern Holland, including four trips up the famous Cauberg.

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In 2013, Roman Kreuziger outsmarted his competition with a late attack and took the win.

Check out this video for more info about the Amstel Gold Race and a more detailed recap of last year's edition. Or read our race preview to find out who are this year's favorites.

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