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Here we list when VS (the old OLN) is showing the big spring classic
road races. Watch and learn from the pros as they criss-cross Europe
in pursuit of glory.

Paris-Nice -- March 11 and March 18 at 5:00pm ET
"The Race to the Sun", the Paris-Nice is the first big stage
competition of the season. This eight-stage event kicks off the UCI
Pro Tour and covers over 1000km of road from Paris to the finish on
the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.

Critérium International -- April 1 at 5:00pm ET
Created in 1932, le Critérium International in France welcomes the
cycling elite for a traditional three-part race (a flat stage, a
mountain stage and an individual time trial) taking place over two days.

Tour of Flanders -- April 8 at 7:00pm ET
The Tour of Flanders is one of the most prestigious of the spring
classics. It's an endurance race in the true sense. It consists of a
longer distance, 269 km, with more than a dozen climbs, which vary
year to year. There are no Alpine or Pyrenean mountains, but most of
them narrow and steep and some even cobbled. Not only are they a
problem to negotiate, the climbs also raise the tempo in between since
everybody wants to be in a good position when they start.

Paris-Roubaix -- April 15 at 5:00pm ET
Created in 1896, Paris-Roubaix is a reference event, marked by its
rigorous criteria and its personality. It tests both man and machine
to the bounds of resistance over a course which is tailored to
legendary exploits. Known as the "Hell of The North", this is the most
rugged of the spring classics as the racers make their way over the
muddy cobbled roads in France.

Amstel Gold -- April 22 at 5:00pm ET
This modern classic featuring the most complicated course in World Cup
road cycling. The course makes the most of the few hills that are
found across the mostly flat landscape of the Netherlands, finishing
up on the famous Cauberg Climb.

Tour de Georgia -- April 28 and 29 at 5:00pm ET
The 2006 Ford Tour de Georgia is North America's premier, professional
cycling event. The international event is an annual, six-day,
professional cycling stage race. This year there are six stages,
including an individual time trial and will cover approximately 650
miles/1040km.

Liege-Bastogne-Liege -- April 29 at 5:00pm ET
Created in 1892, Liege-Bastogne-Liege is the oldest classic. It is
one of the most prestigious and exacting events of the season.
Covering the hilliest part of Belgium, the end of this race for
complete riders and attackers includes a succession of high-gradient
climbs.

La Flech Vallonne -- April 29 at 5:00pm ET
Created 70 years ago, this race is the first of two Ardennes classics
in Belgium. Along the three-lap race are smaller climbs, but the
final climb up the steep Mur de Huy is where the race is won or lost.

Tour de Suisse -- June 11 and 18 at 5:00pm ET
The Tour de Suisse is one of the four most prestigious cycling tours
in the world, with the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a
Espana. Its 10 stages consist of 1,462km. The event allows competitors
to maintain their form coming out of the Giro d'Italia and warm up for
the Tour de France. It is the final race before the Tour De France and
provides an exciting arena for Tour contenders to showcase their form.

Tour de France -- July 7-29 several times a day.
The Tour de France is the most prestigious bicycle race in the world.
First held in 1903, the race makes a three-week route through France.
The Tour de France is considered the most difficult race on the
calendar due to the extreme terrain and the top level of competition.
The winner of the race is generally regarded as the top cyclist that
year regardless of other race results. The race leader wears a yellow
jersey ("Maillot Jaune"), the color of a French newspaper, L'Auto, the
race's original sponsor. The King of the Mountains jersey, which
signifies the best climber, is a white jersey with big red polka dots
on it. The Points jersey, which signifies the rider with the most
consistent finishes and intermediate sprints, is a green jersey and is
usually worn by the best sprinters in the race that year.

Paris-Tours -- October 14 at 5:00pm ET
The Paris-Tours, a race which covers over 250km in one day, is the
last of the prestigious classics on the cycling calendar. In its
101st edition this year, sprinters will thrive with a three kilometer
finish straight on the Avenue Du Grammont.

Tour du Faso -- November 25 at 5:00pm ET
In less than 20 years, the Tour du Faso has become the greatest
professional race in Africa, reflecting the vitality of its creators.
Debuting in 1987, the event features 11 race stages, one rest day
1305.5km and six riders per team.