Clasica de San Sebastian
Some big names in the Tour de France like Alberto Contador will not join to compete in the famous San Sebastian Classic, a top UCI Pro a tour one-day event which was set to take place last Saturday in the northern part of Spain. Clasica San Sebastian has started in 1981 every summer; a traditional cycle climber’s race with it own set of heroes and grand tours over the 25 year history.
The 237 kilometer was transversed by 188 riders with 19 competing teams which started and ended in the Basque City. Oscar Freire and Allan Davies and Cadel Evans, the tour de France 2008 winner wass already on the list of riders that participated in the said event that happened this coming Saturday.
The cycle race in San Sebastian is popular for its stunning views of the coastline and its undulating and winding terrain which is very liked by experienced, adventurous and aggressive riders.
Carlos Barredo of spain was triumphant by winning the race last Saturday and surprised the crowds favorite and bet; Barredo is just a print away from /Czech rider named Roman Kreuziger. Alejandro Valverde who missed the Tour de France finished in the 17th place. Barredo’s strategic attacks on the last two hills had gained an advantage over most of the riders and at last finished the race as a champion taking in consideration that several riders where seconds away from him.
In the last 5 kilometers the other riders were not able to respond that made Barredo and Kreuziger to lead the race. The turns of the Clasica San Sebastian were dangerous and he just took the risk and won the race.
Ryder Hesjedal also joined and finished the Tour de France and decided to make it to the San Sebastian event before enjoying the well-deserved vacation after hard work and hard preparation.
Riders, spectators, visitors, guest and tourist had a great one summer Saturday event and evening with Clasica San Sebastian and will definitely enjoy most of then places of attraction San Sebastian.
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