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The maillot jaune has been worn since 1919, reportedly chosen because the race's sponsor, L'Auto newspaper, was printed on distinctive yellow paper.

The 'Hell of the North' nickname reportedly originated after a journalist described the post-World War I devastated landscape that the 1919 race passed through.

The Giro d'Italia has been held since 1909 and is one of cycling's three prestigious Grand Tours alongside the Tour de France and Vuelta a España.

The three Grand Tours are the sport's most prestigious multi-stage races, each spanning approximately three weeks of racing.

The maillot vert rewards consistent high finishes and sprint victories across the race's flat stages.

Merckx earned the nickname 'The Cannibal' because of his insatiable appetite for winning — he is widely regarded as the greatest cyclist of all time.

The word 'velodrome' comes from the French 'vélo' (bicycle) and 'hippodrome' — famous examples include the Manchester Velodrome and the Olympic Velodrome in London.

The cyclo-cross racing season typically runs from September through February, with the UCI World Championships held in January or February.

The points race has largely been replaced at the Olympics by the Omnium, but it remains a popular standalone track cycling discipline worldwide.

Despite its 'sprinters' Classic' reputation, the fearsome Kemmelberg climb can cause significant splits in the peloton before the flat finish in Wevelgem.