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Amstel Gold Race 2024: Preview and Predictions
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The Amstel Gold Race is a one-day classic cycling race held in the Netherlands. It is one of the five Monuments of cycling, and is considered to be one of the most prestigious races in the world. The race was first held in 1966, and has been won by some of the biggest names in cycling, including Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Jan Raas.
The 2024 Amstel Gold Race will be the 17th race of the UCI World Tour. The men's and women's races will both begin in Maastricht, and will finish in Valkenburg. The men's race will be 254.1 kilometers long, while the women's race will be 140.6 kilometers long.
Contenders for the men's race
The men's race is likely to be a close fought affair, with several riders in contention for the victory. One of the favorites will be Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck), who won the race in 2019 and 2021. Other contenders include Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma), Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl), and Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates).
Contenders for the women's race
The women's race is also likely to be a close fought affair, with several riders in contention for the victory. One of the favorites will be Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team), who won the race in 2017 and 2019. Other contenders include Elisa Longo Borghini (Trek-Segafredo), Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma), and Demi Vollering (SD Worx).
Predictions
The Amstel Gold Race is always a unpredictable race, but here are some predictions for the 2024 edition: * Men's race: Mathieu van der Poel to win * Women's race: Annemiek van Vleuten to win
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