In a thrilling, small group finale, aspiring Slovenian rapper Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) reigned victorious at Liège-Bastogne-Liège to snatch his first Monument victory. While this year’s conclusion of the race failed to be as jaw-dropping as the 2020 edition, much remained the same as Julian Alaphilippe found himself pipped at the finish for the second year in a row. Those of us who have been waiting for (David) Gaudu saw a promising result as the Frenchman delivered third. The Benjamin Button of Cycling™, Alejandro Valverde, finished fourth, while Canada’s Michael Woods (Israel Start-Up Nation) rounded out the group in fifth.
