Clásica de San Sebastián 2017
Michal Kwiatkowski won edition 37 of the Clásica de San Sebastián ahead of Tony Gallopin and Bauke Mollema. The hilly classic in the Basque Country dates back to 1981. In 2017, the race amounted to 231 kilometres and took in eight climbs. The last peak was crested with 7 kilometres remaining before the riders plunged down to the line in San Sebastián.
Check out the results/race report of the 2017 Clásica de San Sebastián, or read about the route and the start list.
Clásica de San Sebastián 2017: Route maps, height profiles, and more
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Kwiatkowski wins five-up sprint
While taking in eight climbs, this year's Clásica de San Sebastián amounts to 231 kilometres. With only Gallopin and title defender Mollema on his wheel, Landa forces a crucial selection on the short and sharp Murgil in the finale. Kwiakowski and Dumoulin rejoin them in the descent before the Pole outsprints the lot in the streets of Sán Sebastián.Read more »
The Route
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Riders
The Clásica de San Sebastián boast a strong field with defending champion Bauke Mollema, Rigoberto Uran, Mikel Landa, Tom Dumoulin, Simon Yates, Greg Van Avermaet, Philippe Gilbert - just to name a few. Cyclingstage.com brings you the full startlist of the 2017 Clásica de San Sebastián.Read more »
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To win the Clásica de San Sebastián you have to be a good climber and dexterous descender. At 231 kilometres, the route takes in eight ascents. The last one is the short and sharp Murgil before the riders plunge down to the line in San Sebastián. Who are the main contenders to win the 2017 Clásica de San Sebastián?Read more »