The 2018 edition of Strade Bianche will live long in the memory not only for the excitement of the racing, but also for the brutal conditions that hit the race from start to finish.
While last year's race was muddy, Saturday saw heavy rain on the day itself combine with snow in the days leading up to the race turning some of the white gravel roads into brown quagmires.
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Elisa Longo Borghini emerges as Flanders favourite with Dwars door Vlaanderen victoryThe Italian rider soloed to her 50th career win ahead of an elite pack of chasers
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'We did a beautiful race up until 10km to go' - Visma-Lease a Bike pull defeat from the jaws of victory at Dwars door VlaanderenWith such a difficult second place on Wednesday, could this performance affect confidence ahead of the Tour of Flanders?
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Tadej Pogačar commemorates Strade Bianche crash with limited edition t-shirt - here's how you can buy itPart of profits from new t-shirt will go to world champion's charity foundation
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How to watch Tirreno-Adriatico 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Italian early-season stage raceAll the key information on broadcasters and live streams for Tirreno-Adriatico on March 10 - 16, so you can watch the Italian stage race - one of the early season's best races.
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'I came pretty close' - Tom Pidcock left with mixed feelings after finishing second to Tadej Pogačar at Strade BianchePidcock explains he didn’t want to ‘take advantage’ of world champion’s 'unfortunate' crash
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'Not the best way to win a race' - Tadej Pogačar comes back from dramatic crash to claim third Strade Bianche victoryWorld champion in 'a lot of pain' after falling into a ditch
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Tadej Pogačar crashes into ditch at Strade Bianche, remounts bike to continueWorld champion goes on to win race following rare crash
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'We f****** did it' - Demi Vollering wins Strade Bianche battle against former coach Anna van der BreggenFDJ-Suez rider claims victory with stinging uphill sprint
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'There's nothing we can do' - Tadej Pogačar is 'almost impossible to beat', says Alberto BettiolThe world champion is the overwhelming favourite to win Strade Bianche on Saturday
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How to watch Strade Bianche 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Italian gravel ClassicAll the key information on broadcasters and live streams for Strade Bianche on March 8, so you can watch the Italian Classic - one of the season's best races.
