There’s no shortage of exciting races on the calendar – and maybe we’re partial to Strade Bianche because the event just concluded – but here are the reasons why cycling’s “sixth monument” is number one in our book.

I’m Amanda Chapin - I’m a gravel rider, mountain biker, cyclocross racer, tandem stoker, and sometimes even a roadie - plus I’m a new mom! And what an adventure it has been…