This used to be a three stage race including many of the cobbled classic Belgium climbs. Today it’s a one day race on a pancake flat course with rain and wind providing the challenge.
I know nothing about cycling, zilch, didley squat.
Why is it iconic?
Here's my idea of an iconic cycling picture
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I'd say something like this of Wilfried Peeters at Roubaix is genuinely iconic.
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