Amstel Gold Race 2020 cancelled 

The new coronavirus measures in the Netherlands have forced the organisers to abandon this year’s race

Mathieu van der Poel on the podium of the 2019 Amstel Gold Race (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

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Amstel Gold Race 2020 has been cancelled because of the coronavirus situation in the Netherlands.  

Both the men’s and women’s editions of the prestigious Dutch one-day race have been called of as authorities have tightened Covid-19 restrictions in the country as cases continue to rise. 

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Alex Ballinger

Alex Ballinger is editor of BikeBiz magazine, the leading publication for the UK cycle industry, and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com. After gaining experience in local newsrooms, national newspapers and in digital journalism, Alex found his calling in cycling, first as a reporter, then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output, and now as the editor of BikeBiz. Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France, multiple editions of the Tour of Britain, and the World Championships, while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly. He also specialises in fitness writing, often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers.  Away from the desk, Alex can be found racing time trials, riding BMX and mountain bikes, or exploring off-road on his gravel bike. He’s also an avid gamer, and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books.