Six climbs and an elevation gain of 4150 meters for this weekend’s appointment.
The prestigious World Tour one-day race will run this year its 44th edition, one whose start and finish will return to the famous Donostia Boulevard area. The 211.4km route retains the race’s traditional character, the demanding terrain around the charming Basque coastal city promising plenty of action Saturday afternoon.
Six climbs are set to feature on the course, the main news being that the excruciating Murgil-Tontorra will be back after its absence in 2024. The 2km hill, which features a maximum gradient of 20%, makes an appearance in the final ten kilometers of the race and will once again be packed with fans hoping to see the winning move on those punishing slopes that conclude less than eight kilometers from the finish.
Our team has been on the Clasica San Sebastian at the last six editions, a remarkable achievement which includes also taking four wins with two different riders, and will naturally look to be again among the protagonists. For this year’s edition, our roster will comprise Gianmarco Garofoli, Gil Gelders, Antoine Huby, UAE Tour and Tour de Romandie top ten finisher William Lecerf, Pieter Serry, Mauri Vansevenant and Louis Vervaeke.
“We have a nice mix of young guys and experienced riders. We don’t start with a big leader, but we have a team that can go for a good result at the end of the day. The final part of the parcours is going to be extremely demanding and it’s where the difference is very likely to be made, but everybody on the team is motivated and determined to give their best in order to do a strong race”, said Soudal Quick-Step sports director Wilfried Peeters.
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