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News and Updates for Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2014
Also starting Sunday,2014 Tour of Turkey Live (2.HC TUR): race info, startlist, preview, live coverage details
Liège-Bastogne-Liège Post-Race Coverage 
34 Big Photos from Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2014 — sirotti
Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2014 Results AUS 1 GERRANS, Simon (ORICA GreenEDGE) 6:37:43 ESP 2 VALVERDE BELMONTE, Alejandro (MOVISTAR) POL 3 KWIATKOWSKI, Michal (OMEGA PHARMA - QUICK-STEP) ITA 4 CARUSO, Giampaolo (KATUSHA) ITA 5 POZZOVIVO, Domenico (AG2R LA MONDIALE) + 3 NED 6 SLAGTER, Tom Jelte (GARMIN SHARP) CZE 7 KREUZIGER, Roman (TINKOFF-SAXO) BEL 8 GILBERT, Philippe (BMC RACING) ESP 9 MORENO FERNANDEZ, Daniel (KATUSHA) + 5 FRA 10 BARDET, Romain (AG2R LA MONDIALE) + 6 BEL 11 VANENDERT, Jelle (LOTTO BELISOL) + 8 ITA 12 GASPAROTTO, Enrico (ASTANA) + 10 ITA 13 CUNEGO, Damiano (LAMPRE - MERIDA) FRA 14 GAUTIER, Cyril (EUROPCAR) NED 15 MOLLEMA, Bauke (BELKIN) + 12 FRA 16 MOLARD, Rudy (COFIDIS, SOLUTIONS CREDITS) POR 17 MACHADO, Tiago (NETAPP - ENDURA) FRA 18 ROUX, Anthony (FDJ.fr) LUX 19 SCHLECK, Frank (TREK FACTORY RACING) AUT 20 DENIFL, Stefan (IAM CYCLING) POL 21 NIEMIEC, Przemyslaw (LAMPRE - MERIDA) SUI 22 REICHENBACH, Sébastien (IAM CYCLING) FRA 23 ROLLAND, Pierre (EUROPCAR) + 17 GER 24 GESCHKE, Simon (GIANT-SHIMANO) + 19 COL 25 ARREDONDO MORENO, Julian David (TREK FACTORY RACING) DEN 26 FUGLSANG, Jakob (ASTANA) + 23 SUI 27 FRANK, Mathias (IAM CYCLING) DEN 28 SÖRENSEN, Chris Anker (TINKOFF-SAXO) + 31 FRA 29 BARGUIL, Warren (GIANT-SHIMANO) + 48 ITA 30 NIBALI, Vincenzo (ASTANA) + 51 ESP 31 SANCHEZ GONZALEZ, Samuel (BMC RACING) + 56 BEL 32 HERMANS, Ben (BMC RACING) + 1:09 RUS 33 KOLOBNEV, Alexandr (KATUSHA) NED 34 WEENING, Pieter (ORICA GreenEDGE) + 1:11 FRA 35 GALLOPIN, Tony (LOTTO BELISOL) + 1:27 FRA 36 VOECKLER, Thomas (EUROPCAR) NOR 37 NORDHAUG, Lars Petter (BELKIN) + 1:29 FRA 38 LEVARLET, Guillaume (COFIDIS, SOLUTIONS CREDITS) + 1:31 IRL 39 MARTIN, Daniel (GARMIN SHARP) + 1:37 ITA 40 SANTAROMITA, Ivan (ORICA GreenEDGE) + 2:26Full Official Results — letour.fr
Gerrans wins Liège-Bastogne-Liege 2014 — cyclingnews
Simon Gerrans proves fastest in finale to the 100th Liege-Bastogne-Liege — velonews
Valverde adds another Liège podium to collection — cyclingnews
Kwiatkowski confirms promise with podium in Liège-Bastogne-Liège — cyclingnews
Gilbert lacking in Liège-Bastogne-Liège — cyclingnews
The fall heard 'round Liege: Dan Martin rues a bit of bad poetry — velonews
Caruso the almost man for Katusha at Liège-Bastogne-Liege — cyclingnews
Nathan Earle the only Team Sky rider to finish Liège — cyclingnews
Last 2 Km (06:43 Dutch) — sporza
Last Km (01:15 Spanish) — rtve.es
Last 10 Km (15:26 English) — eurosport
Last 18 Km (26:24 English) — eurosport
Garmin rider crashes in the final kilometer (00:17 English) — eurosport
16 km to go: Kreuziger and Nibali launch off the peloton (01:43 English) — eurosport
20 km to go: Arredondo, Pozzovivo and S. Sanchez attack on Côte de La Roche-aux-Faucons (02:31 English) — eurosport
44 km to go: Warren Barguil on La Redoute (01:12 English) — eurosport
44 km to go: Valverde and Arredondo attack on La Redoute (00:49 English) — eurosport
34 Big Photos from Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2014 — sirotti
Winner's Interview (05:27 French) — rtbf.be
Winner Post-Race (01:33 French) — Cyclismactu
Domenico Pozzovivo Post-Race Interview (02:06 French) — Cyclismactu
Philippe Gilbert Post-Race Interview (01:16 French) — Cyclismactu
Michal Kwiatkowski Post-Race Interview (01:42 English) — Cyclismactu
Alejandro Valverde Post-Race (02:57 Spanish) — Cyclismactu
Bauke Mollema: had gewoon niet de 'power' (01:19 Dutch) — nos
Highlights (02:16 English) — sbs
Extended Highlights (10:41 English) — sbs
Highlights (06:49 Dutch, restricted to Netherlands) — nos
On-Demand Full Broadcast (English, subscription req'd) — cycling.tv
Sprint finish viewed from 100m mark and podium ceremony (04:31 Ambient Noise) — Radfoto.de
The Moment The Race Was Won: Liège-Bastogne-Liège — inrng
One-Minute Highlights (00:59 English) — eurosport
One-Minute Report of the Finish (00:57 Italian) — gazzetta
Behind the scenes at the finish line with mechanics and riders (07:09 Ambient Noise) — Radfoto.de
How The Race Was Won - Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2014 (04:52 English) — cosmocatalano
Backstage Pass - Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2014 (12:05 English) — GreenEdgeCycling
10 conclusions from the Ardennes Classics — cyclingnews
Dan Martin’s crash nothing compared to the fall of Team Sky — uk.eurosport.yahoo
Friday Recon and Saturday Teams Presentation
22 Big Photos from Fridays Recon at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2014 — sirotti
27 Big Photos from Saturdays Teams Presentation at Liege-Bastogne-Liege — klein
2014 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Preview
Big Photos from 2013 — sirotti
Big Photos from 2012 — sirotti
Big Photos from 2011 — sirotti
Big Photos from 2010 — sirotti
Big Photos from 2009 — sirotti
Big Photos from 2008 — sirotti
 
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April 26 update:
Official Startlist w/ bib numbers — steephill.tv
Betancur aiming high in Liège-Bastogne-Liège — cyclingnews
Alejandro Valverde Pre-Race Interview (01:31 Spanish) — Cyclismactu
Aussie Gerrans hopes rest gives him Liege edge — afp
Bauke Mollema Pre-Race Interview (02:18 English) — Cyclismactu
Warren Barguil Pre-Race Interview (03:22 French) — Cyclismactu
Kwiatkowski confident ahead of Liège-Bastogne-Liège — cyclingnews
Tony Gallopin Pre-Race Interview (02:55 French) — Cyclismactu
Domenico Pozzovivo Pre-Race Interview (03:01 French) — Cyclismactu
Portal upbeat on Froome and Porte’s chances at Liège-Bastogne-Liège — cyclingnews
Mohoric looking forward to Liège-Bastogne-Liège debut — cyclingnews
Valverde looking for late birthday present in Liege on Sunday — cyclingnews
Riders speak at Liège-Bastogne-Liège team presentation — cyclingnews
22 Big Photos from Friday's Recon at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2014 — sirotti
Historical Footage and Past Winner Interviews (01:35 English) — eurosport
27 Big Photos from Saturdays Teams Presentation at Liege-Bastogne-Liege — klein
Riders speak at Liège-Bastogne-Liège team presentation — cyclingnews
April 25 update:
Race Preview & Favorites — c-cycling
Allan Peiper and Valerio Piva on what makes the Ardennes special (03:31 English) — cyclingnewstv
Liège celebrates 100th year of La Doyenne with book, exhibition, memorials — cyclingnews
Youngest rider in WorldTour takes on Liege-Bastogne-Liege — cyclingweekly.co.uk
Daniel Martin Q&A: On defending at Liege, maturing, and racing without watts — velonews
Gilbert approaches Liège-Bastogne-Liège with confidence — cyclingnews
Rodriguez set for Liège-Bastogne-Liège — cyclingnews
OPQS Liège - Bastogne - Liège Team Presentation (01:27 Music) — OPQSCyclingTeam
Nibali weighs up chances for Liège-Bastogne-Liège — cyclingnews
Gerrans on upward trajectory ahead of Liège-Bastogne-Liège — cyclingnews
Matt White: Why I love the Ardennes races (02:19 English) — cyclingnewstv
Tinkoff Saxo Recon (19:15 Ambient Noise) — espritcycliste
Exonerated Rogers to make Liege comeback — ap
Philippe Gilbert sur le parcours et la reconnaissance (01:43 French) — rtbf.be
Philippe Gilbert sur la particularité de la 100e édition de la Doyenne (1:38 French) — rtbf.be
Philippe Gilbert sur ses adversaires et la météo (02:07 French) — rtbf.be
April 24 update:
PEZ Previews: Liege-Bastogne-Liege — pezcyclingnews
Top 10 Riders To Watch At Liege-Bastogne-Liege (04:45 English) — gcn
Gilbert optimistic for Liege after off day at Fleche Wallonne — velonews
Cyclingnews' Top 10 riders to watch for Liège-Bastogn-Liège (05:19 English) — cyclingnewstv
April 23 update:
Sky confirms Froome for Liege–Bastogne–Liege — velonews
April 22 update:
Official Race Promo (01:18 Music) — tourdefrance
SBS 2014 Race Promo (01:42 Music/English) — sbs
Nibali: 'It's about the Liege win, not places and points' — velonews
April 19 update:
Rodriguez says Liège-Bastogne-Liège is number one goal of season — cyclingnews
Race History with Past Winners — wikipedia
Video highlights/archived coverage from previous years
Live Video Streaming and TV Coverage
April 24 update: The tv and online options to view the 2014 Liege–Bastogne–Liege are now listed below. Unrestricted live links will appear in bold. Check back at race time for updates to the online links and tv schedules. Feel free to send in additional sources for live video or tv coverage as they become known. — SteveStart time: Sun Apr 27 10:00 CET (8:00:00 AM GMT+0000); Weather for Liege, Belgium
Earliest live video: 12:30 CET (10:30:00 AM GMT+0000); Race Preview
Estimated finish: 16:49 CET (2:49:00 PM GMT+0000); Weather for Ans, Belgium
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 live video (english)[subscription required] |
USA & Canada; live video in English at 1035 UTC (0635 EDT) with Declan Quigley; subscription required. Subscribers will also get access to the As-Live Repeat Broadcast. | |
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Eurosport Live at 12:30 CET for 30 mins then back again 14:00 CET. |
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live video (dutch) live videom (dutch) live videom (dutch) tv schedule |
Sporza's Luik-Bastenaken-Luik live video starts at 12:40 CET. | |
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live video (french) tv schedule |
France3 en direct live coverage; first link is restricted to France and French-speaking regions starting at 15:20 CET | |
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live video (french) |
RTBF; French commentary; starts at 12:10 CETd | |
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live video (rai sport2) live video (rai tre) live video (unrestricted) tv schedule |
Liegi-Bastonge-Liegi diretta starts at 12:30 CET on RAI Sport 2 before switching to RAI Tre at 15:05 CET; live video streaming is restricted to Italy. | |
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live video tv schedule |
NOS TV; Netherlandsl live coverage for Luik-Bastenaken-Luik | |
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live video (spanish) tv schedule |
Spanish; Teledeporte's Lieja–Bastogne–Lieja en directo feed starts at ... CET. First link is restricted to Spain | |
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live video (luxembourgish) tv schedule
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RTL Luxembourg; starts at 14h00 CET | |
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live video (german) tv schedule |
Switzerland's SF Zwei and Info live coverage at 15:00 CET with german commentary | |
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live video (english) tv schedule |
SBS in Australia will broadcast Liege-Bastogne-Liege LIVE: 2235-0130 (AEST) Sunday 27 April on SBS ONE and streaming online at Cycling Central | |
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live video (french) tv schedule |
Canada, RDS (French broadcaster) will be broadcasting the race live from 7:30am (EST). Louis Bertrand and Dominque Perras will be calling the race. | |
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tv schedule(see comments) |
United States; delayed broadcast to air April 30 | |
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live text updates |
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live ticker |
Belgium/Flemish ticker | |
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live text updates/ticker and key moments; English ticker as well | |
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The Spanish website Biciciclismo will have text updates for LIEJA - BASTOGNE - LIEJA | |
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 steephill text updates |
short text updates from any and everyone | |
check back at race time for more and updated links;  send a comment or a new live link |
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2014 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Route Map
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Timetable
Key Climbs for Liège-Bastogne-Liège:
| Km / To Go | Climb | Length | Grade | Max | Cat | Interactive Goodies |
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| 70 / 193 | Côte de La Roche-en-Ardenne | 2.8 km | 6.2 % | n/a |   | |
| 123 / 140 | Côte de Saint-Roch | 1 km | 11.1 % | n/a | | |
| 167 / 96 | Côte de Wanne | 2.8 km | 7.2 % | n/a | | |
| 173.5 / 90 | Côte de Stockeu | 1 km | 12.4 % | n/a | | |
| 179 / 84 | Côte de la Haute-Levée | 3.6 km | 5.6 % | n/a | | |
| 201 / 62 | Côte de la Vecquée | 3.1 km | 6.4 % | n/a | | |
| 218.5 / 45 | Côte de La Redoute | 2 km | 8.9 % | n/a | | |
| 231.5 / 32 | Côte des Forges | 1.9 km | 5.9 % | n/a | | |
| 243.5 / 20 | Côte de La Roche-aux-Faucons | 1.5 km | 9.3 % | n/a | | |
| 257.5 / 6 | Côte de Saint-Nicolas | 1.2 km | 8.6 % | n/a | |