Clásica de San Sebastián 2015

The Clasica de San Sebastian 2015 was decided on the short and steep Bordako Tontorra with Adam Yates attacking. The 22-year old Briton soloed to victory, despite a chase by riders such as Valverde, Mollema and Rodríguez. Philippe Gilbert sprints to second place, besting the winner of 2014, Alejandro Valverde

Clásica de San Sebastián 2015: Route, height profiles, and more

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Adam Yates solos to victory

The riders are two crest six peaks in the Clásica San Sebastián. Of course the famous Alto de Jaizkibel and Alto Arkale, while the finale offers the steep Bordako Tontorra. It's there Adam Yates attacks and he solos to victory. Gilbert is second, Valverde third.

Riders

The Clásica de San Sebastián is the first race after the Tour de France. Held on August 1, the race offers a strong field with defending champion Alejandro Valverde, Nairo Quintana and Philippe Gilbert, plus Romain Bardet, Thibaut Pinot, Greg Van Avermaet, Joaquim Rodríguez, Zdenek Stybar, Rafal Majka, Rubén Plaza and Alexis Vuillermoz, all stage winners in the recent Tour. Cyclingstage.com brings you the startlist of the Clásica de San Sebastián 2015.

The Route

Clásica San Sebastián 2015: The Route

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - Clásica San Sebastián is inextricably linked to both Alto de Jaizkibel and Alto Arkale. Yet, these are not the all-decisive climbs as that role is for the steep Bordako Tontorra, crested with 7 kilometres left to race. Cyclingstage. com brings you details on the parcours.

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The Clásica San Sebastián is marked by a multitude of short climbs. The last is crested with 7.1 kilometres left and then a technical descent is to decide on the winner. So good climbing and descending skills are essential, preferably in combination with a strong final shot. Cyclingstage.com brings your the main contenders.