Overview

• The men’s 252 km race began at 10:15 local time, with Pogacar and Evenepoel positioned in the main peloton as an early breakaway leads the field.
• Pogacar, the reigning world champion, is the favorite after securing victories at Strade Bianche, Tour des Flandres, and Flèche Wallonne this season.
• Evenepoel, a two-time winner of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, seeks a third victory, leveraging his strength on the course's iconic climbs.
• The women’s 152.9 km race starts at 13:30, featuring top contenders Demi Vollering, Puck Pieterse, and Lotte Kopecky, with defending champion Grace Brown absent due to retirement.
• Key climbs, including Côte de la Redoute and Roche-aux-Faucons, are expected to shape the outcome of both races, with the men’s finish anticipated around 16:24.