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Recommendations for classic bike races to watch

Missing having any live cycling to watch, I have turned to YouTube to enjoy some past editions of races. There is a lot to watch, so any recommendations of classic editions of classics (or GT stages etc) to look out for - thinking of 1990s or later since many of these races are available.

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matthewn5 | 3 years ago
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There's a great behind-the-scenes documentary of Jumbo Visma's win in the Vuelta last year on their site. Lots of in-car swearing, soigneurs, mechanicals etc.

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Dnnnnnn | 3 years ago
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Gimpl | 3 years ago
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Chris Froome's 80 mile solo to take over the lead of the Giro in 2018 (I think) gets my vote

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peted76 | 3 years ago
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The last 55km of Omloop het nieuwsblad 2015 is one of my favs to rewatch.

.. and obviously all the classic, classics..  

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climber replied to peted76 | 3 years ago
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Have you a link please?

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nickW1 | 3 years ago
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two things jump out the first is the netflix series on Movistar well made and makes you see riders in a differing light, not sure landa comes out of it smelling of roses but well worth a view, as for races it has to be stage 9 of the Giro rosa last year two top riders battling out the last few kilometers just sheer guts and determination 

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Simon E | 3 years ago
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Flanders Classics have put some videos online. Yesterday I watched De Ronde 101 - Behind the scenes about the 2017 Tour of Flanders and thoroughly enjoyed it.

https://www.youtube.com/user/FlandersClassics1

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jr10021 replied to Simon E | 3 years ago
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Just watched - thanks, that was awesome. Properly exciting, especially as I'd forgotten the result. Highly recommended!

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Run BMC | 3 years ago
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Have you tired Le Ride - currently on Amazon Prime Video?

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OnTheRopes | 3 years ago
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This profile of Phil Anderson's bid for the 1983 TdF is a great film.

https://youtu.be/93Cb5tfD_PY

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jr10021 replied to OnTheRopes | 3 years ago
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Thanks - didn't know about this and just watched it. Really enjoyed, even the dodgy soundtrack. 

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Dnnnnnn | 3 years ago
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'A Sunday in Hell' and 'Stars and Watercarriers' are proper films of classic races - both used to be on YouTube.

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