Each year I set myself something to achieve on the bike. It needs to be tough, out of the ordinary, special. A big climb or a long distance ride. 2019 was definitely the year of the mountains so, for 2020, it’s back to the Spring Classics. What is special, for me, is that this Classic is in the Netherlands, my home for just over 20 years now and the place where I got infected by the cycling disease. My first bit of cycling insanity for 2020 will be the Amstel Gold Race. A stiff challenge. Possibly insane….. The Characteristics of the Ride The Amstel Gold Race takes place in mid-April…