Amstel Gold Race
🚴 UCI
🌍 INT
Twisting, narrow Limburg roads and a relentless menu of short climbs make Amstel a race of constant repositioning.
The Cauberg’s role has evolved from final launchpad to earlier selection tool, but it still shapes the finale alongside Geulhemmerberg, Bemelerberg and a dozen stingers that sap snap from sprinters.
Drafting value is modest on these roads; teams must stay in front all day to avoid accordion losses. Winners tend to have Ardennes punch plus a sharp sprint from a small group, or the nerve to attack before the final climb and commit fully.
The Cauberg’s role has evolved from final launchpad to earlier selection tool, but it still shapes the finale alongside Geulhemmerberg, Bemelerberg and a dozen stingers that sap snap from sprinters.
Drafting value is modest on these roads; teams must stay in front all day to avoid accordion losses. Winners tend to have Ardennes punch plus a sharp sprint from a small group, or the nerve to attack before the final climb and commit fully.