The three-time winner says the white roads defy comparison Retired Classics legend Fabian Cancellara says Strade Bianche cannot be compared with other one-day races (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) Classics legend Fabian Cancellara says Strade Bianche cannot be compared to the Tour of Flanders or Paris-Roubaix.
The Italian one-day race is defined by the weather, from dirt-caked roads to dusty surfaces The weather could make the difference in Strade Bianche (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)The sun should shine on Strade Bianche's Tuscan roads after heavy rain and snow made last year a mud-fest for everyone, including winner Tiesj Benoot (Lotto-Soudal).
The first women's WorldTour race and debut for Geraint Thomas in the Italian one-day race on Saturday, March 9 Here are the hot topics for the 2019 Strade Bianche (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)Increasingly referred to as cycling’s ‘sixth Monument’, with each passing year Strade Bianche grows in terms of reputation and prestige.
Kudos all roundWout van Aert took third place at Strade BiancheWout van Aert took third place in Strade Bianche in brutal conditions, with the world cyclocross champion's Strava showing just how tough the race was.
Only two Katusha-Alpecin riders made it to the finish, but the team did at least produce a great video from Strade BiancheOnly two Katusha-Alpecin riders may have finished Strade Bianche, but the team wins the prize for best video from a brutal edition of the Italian race.
