Roger De Vlaeminck
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Roger De Vlaeminck is a Belgian former professional racing cyclist. He was described by Rik Van Looy as "The most talented and the only real classics rider of his generation". Nicknamed "The Gypsy" because he was born into a family of traveling clothiers, he is known for exploits in the cobbled classic Paris–Roubaix race, but his performances in other "Monument" races gave him a record that few can match. His record in Paris–Roubaix earned him another nickname, "Monsieur Paris–Roubaix".
De Vlaeminck attempting to defend his Tour of Flanders title in 1978
De Vlaeminck (left) with former professional cyclists Etienne De Wilde and Lucien Van Impe at a criterium in Aalst, Belgium in 2008
Liège–Bastogne–Liège
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Liège–Bastogne–Liège, also known as La Doyenne, is a one-day classic cycling race in Belgium. First run in 1892, it is the oldest of the five Monuments of the European professional road cycling calendar; usually coming as the last of the spring classics. It is held annually in late April, in the Ardennes region of Belgium, from Liège to Bastogne and back.
Léon Houa won the first three editions of Liège–Bastogne–Liège in the late 19th century.
Record winner Eddy Merckx won Liège–Bastogne–Liège five times.
Peloton in Liège–Bastogne–Liège 2007 near Tavigny.
The foot of the Côte de La Redoute in Aywaille.