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By Barry Boyce,
CyclingRevealed Historian |
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L-B-L's Return... AGAIN!
The 6th edition of Liege-Bastogne-Liege was held on June 12, 1911, which marked the race’s return after a one-year absence.
Liege-Bastogne-Liege in 1911 continued to search for its identity and proper place on the racing calendar. In 1910 Milan-San Remo, Paris-Roubaix, and Gir di Lombardia had become well established Classics.
L-B-L in 1911 returned to the racing calendar and expanded the field to include amateur and pro-independent (professionals without a team) riders. Of the 108 riders at the start most were pro-independents. The organizers were beginning to attract notable riders.
Belgian Joseph Van Daele (Bel) showed his talent by riding away from breakaway companion Armand Lenoir (Bel) in the final kms to claim a 30 second L-B-L victory.
L-B-L June 12, 1911 |
234 Km, Liege-Bastogne-Liege
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1. Joseph VAN DAELE (Bel) 08h10'22" |
2. Armand Lenoir (Bel) +30" |
3. Victor Kraenen (Bel) +1'10" |
Starters: 108 / Finishers: 48 Ave Speed: 28.630 km/h |
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L-B-L 1912
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