It's March! Time for one of the biggest one-day cycling races of the year, often referred to as "The Classics". The first Classics is Milan - San Remo in Italy, the longest race of the year at 298 KM. After that, riders amble their way north to the heart of cycling city, Belgium. Three brutal races, with only a few days in between in each event, push riders to the limit both physically and mentally (E3 Prijs Vlaanderen, Gent - Wevelgem and Ronde van Vlaanderen). To win one of these races makes you hero, to win ALL of these races makes you a legend.

Belgians love their cycling and they love great beer (just as much as we do), so this month we are bringing Belgium to B3 with some great videos from the classic races and some even better beers from the land of the classics.

Leffe Blonde, Belgium - A dry, fruity, lightly spiced beer, full and creamy - a perfect balance of strength and subtlety. The brand has a delicate and light, malty aroma and a subtle, sweet finish. 6.6% ABV.

Stella Artois, Belgium - Stella Artois was first brewed as a Christmas beer in Leuven.  It was named Stella, from the star of Christmas, and Artois after Sebastian Artois, founder of the brewery.  It's brewed to perfection using the original Stella Artois yeast and the celebrated Saaz hops.  It's the optimum premium lager, with it's full flavor and clean crisp taste.  5.2% ABV.

Palm Ale (Amber Ale), Belgium - Palm Ale has long been one of Europe's top-selling specialty beers and when you taste it, you will know why. Made with English hops, French Barley, and Belgian yeast, Palm represents the best of European beer-making traditions. It's the roasted Champagne Malt which gives Palm its amber color, but without being heavy. 5.2% ABV

Grimbergen Dubbel (Double), Belgium - A dark burgundy, top-fermented Abbey Beer with a full body. The mixture of different malts and the use of dark candy sugar combine to produce a delicious sweet toffee taste with a brandy-like finish. The name Double refers to the fact that it has been fermented twice: once in the barrel, then again in the maturation cellars. 6.5% ABV

Chimay Premium Red Ale, Belgium - Topped with a creamy head, this ale gives off a light, fruity apricot aroma produced by the fermentation. The taste perceived in the mouth is a balance confirming the fruity nuances noticed in the fragrance. Its taste imparts a silky sensation to the tongue, is made refreshing by a light touch of bitterness. This top fermented Trappist beer, refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurized.  7% ABV.