How to Watch Liège-Bastogne-Liège: A Guide to Cycling’s Oldest Monument

The cycling world is abuzz with excitement as the prestigious Liège-Bastogne-Liège race approaches. Known as cycling’s “old lady,” this historic event is set to take place in the French-speaking part of Belgium, Wallonia. With a rich history dating back to 1892, this race is one of the most challenging to win in the cycling world.

Originally created to promote a regional French-language newspaper, Liège-Bastogne-Liège has evolved over the years to become a must-win event for professional cyclists. The race features a grueling course with ten climbs that test the riders’ endurance and skill.

In the men’s race, all eyes will be on Slovenian sensation Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates. With a dominant performance in recent races, Pogačar is looking to make a statement before heading to the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France. However, riders like Tom Pidcock of INEOS Grenadiers and Benoît Cosnefroy of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team will be looking to upset the favorite and claim victory.

On the women’s side, defending champion Demi Vollering of Team SD Worx-Protime will be aiming to secure another victory and solidify her status as one of the best classics riders in the sport. However, she will face stiff competition from the likes of Elisa Longo Borghini of Lidl-Trek and Katarzyna Niewiadoma of Canyon//SRAM Racing.

Cycling fans in the United States can catch all the action on NBC’s Peacock Premium streaming service, while Canadian viewers can tune in to FloBikes for live coverage of both the men’s and women’s races.

With a challenging course and a star-studded lineup of riders, this year’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège is shaping up to be an epic battle on the roads of Belgium. Don’t miss out on the excitement as the cycling world comes together for this historic event.