The race was held on 17 April 2011, included 260,4 km started in Maastricht ended on the top of Cauberg (Valkenburg). The defending champion and one of the biggest pre-race favourite was Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto).
18 April 1969 – Guido Reybrouck’s victory at Amstel Gold Race
The 4th edition of Amstel Gold Race stretched 259 km, started in Helmond, finished in Meerssen. Hail and snow made the competition difficult, 132 riders started the race, but only 36 finished it. This was Reybrouck’s only one victory at Amstel Gold Race. Jon Huysmans finished 2nd, Eddy Merckx 3rd.