Clásica de San Sebastián 2019

Remco Evenepoel won edition 39 of the Clásica de San Sebastián with an impressive solo. Greg Van Avermaet and Marc Hirschi finished in second and third. The race was played out on Saturday 3 August 2019.

Check out the results/race report of the Clásica de San Sebastián 2019:, or read about the route and the start list.

Clásica de San Sebastián: routes, profiles, more

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Clásica San Sebastián 2019: route - source: www.klasikoa.eus

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Clásica San Sebastián 2019: route finale - source: www.klasikoa.eus

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Clásica San Sebastián: interactive map Jaizkibel

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Young Remco Evenepoel wins solo

The Clásica de San Sebastián is pepped up by the addition of an extra super-steep climb inside the last 40 kilometres. Remco Evenepoel is dropped on this climb, but the 19-year old Belgian returns before the last ascent. He attacks with Skujins to go solo in the last metres of the Murgil climb. He descends into San Sebastián to win the race.

The Route

Saturday 3 August - One week after the Tour de France and climbers can eat their hearts out on the Clásica de San Sebastián. At 227.3 kilometres, the Clásica de San Sebastián is played out in the steep hills of the Basque Country. The finale includes a 2.1 kilometres drag at 10.1% before a fast and technical descent into San Sebastián.

Riders

The 2019 Clásica de San Sebastián boasts a strong field with title defender Julian Alaphilippe and former champions Bauke Mollema, Adam Yates and Tony Gallopin. Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list of the Basque Classic.

Favourites

The Clásica de San Sebastián is a race for punchers with downhill skills. Small wonder Julian Alaphilippe is the defending champion. The route includes seven ascents. The last one is the short and sharp Murgil before the riders plunge down to the line in San Sebastián. Who are the major contenders to win the 2019 Clásica de San Sebastián?