News

Barredo back to defend title

Reigning champion brings form to northern Spain

A cure of sorts for the post-Tour de France 'hangover', the Clasica San Sebastian is often a chance for those who missed out on glory in France to take their own piece of the ProTour in a race that means a lot to the Basque locals.

Five of the winners since Erik Dekker's victory in 2000 have been Spanish, such is the meaning of a San Sebastian title to the local riders, many of whom compete in the event off the back of the Tour; a good Grand Tour doesn't mean favouritism status, but it can go a long way in the race.

... CyclingNews