There have been a number of riders that have left their mark on the cobbled classics, stamping their authority through the fields and hills of Flanders and Northern France. Matt has a look at 5 of the all time greats.

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With nicknames like The Cannibal, The Lion of Flanders, and The Emperor of Herentals, these literal giants of the sport have dominated the cobbled classics of the early season like no-one else.

But who is the greatest classics rider of all time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👇

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