{"id":2072290,"date":"2026-07-31T14:13:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T11:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2072290"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:13:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T11:13:28","slug":"tour-de-france-runner-up-remco-evenepoel-back-to-racing-as-clasica-san-sebastian-top-contender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2072290","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France runner-up Remco Evenepoel back to racing as Cl\u00e1sica San Sebasti\u00e1n top contender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ebH6UWz9YrekU3tR2sS5EM-2400-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XbKLrGYSPE2FCzMYbQtSVP-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XbKLrGYSPE2FCzMYbQtSVP-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;I&#8217;ll stay focused until Saturday&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s 24 hours of Tour de France celebrations end with a criterium win and a night at home\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aPFbSXnHt45YcDmgLzFCaM-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aPFbSXnHt45YcDmgLzFCaM-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;Even the biggest champions don&#8217;t last forever&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe prepare Remco Evenepoel for Tour de France victory challenge when Poga\u010dar begins to struggle\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hR7NGbgjrJkexsJ9woJGzc-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hR7NGbgjrJkexsJ9woJGzc-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;I&#8217;ve shown I deserve to dream&#8217; 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Our definitive ranking of the favourites for the yellow jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">No racing for Remco Evenepoel for a full 69 days before Tour de France to start &#8216;completely fresh&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ty569jeaw6C8tRZavL46kT-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race has two phases &#8211; a selective first half with four categorised climbs &#8211; and the final 80 kilometres with major ascents of the Jaizkibel, Erlaitz and Murgil, with the last topping out with just 8.2km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In two of his three victories in San Sebasti\u00e1n, Evenepoel arrived alone thanks to the late climbs. In 2019, he escaped after the penultimate climb and then dropped his sole companion Toms Skujins on the Murgil. In 2022, he used the Erlaitz ascent with 44km to go to get away solo, and then in 2023, only Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious) was able to stick to Evenepoel but lost out in the sprint.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i9rSVPyWRdKq9335942QqG\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i9rSVPyWRdKq9335942QqG slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Red Bull are bringing other notable climbers in Maxim Van Gils, Giulio Pelizzari and Dani Mart\u00ednez. It will be intriguing to see how the German team employs such a powerhouse roster around their star leader.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bahrain Victorious announced they would be supporting Jakob Omrzel in the race, but local rider <strong>Pello Bilbao<\/strong> will be looking to go out with a bang before he retires at the end of the season. However, out of eight starts, Bilbao only landed in the top 10 when he lost to Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Together with Itzulia, this is the most special race for me. It\u2019s a beautiful race, a postcard race in San Sebasti\u00e1n, and it\u2019s also a special occasion because I\u2019ll be saying goodbye to my home fans,&#8221; Bilbao said.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSxKymmcQGJhUczNACACoH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSxKymmcQGJhUczNACACoH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Start the countdown&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel ramps up Tour de France preparation with Sierra Nevada altitude training camp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uFYKVVPXc8Nb4Uk3XivSjn-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uFYKVVPXc8Nb4Uk3XivSjn-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">How to watch Cl\u00e1sica San Sebasti\u00e1n 2026: All the broadcasters and live streams<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7b6qdBEfJfYrt4NBWKY9H-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7b6qdBEfJfYrt4NBWKY9H-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Sprinter Tim Merlier spearheads Soudal-QuickStep&#8217;s first assault on Tour de France in post-Remco Evenepoel era<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I would have liked to arrive here in different condition, coming straight from the Tour de France and at my very best, but instead I\u2019m still building towards the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a. Even so, racing at home always gives me wings. I\u2019ll try to be among the protagonists, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to animate the race and enjoy such a special day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While Lidl-Trek are giving top-10 Tour de France finishers Mattias Skjelmose and Juan Ayuso a break, the team will be represented by Toms Skujins and Derek Gee-West, who supported them during the Tour. 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It\u2019s a beautiful race, a postcard race in San Sebasti\u00e1n, and it\u2019s also a special occasion because I\u2019ll be saying goodbye to my home fans,&#8221; Bilbao said.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSxKymmcQGJhUczNACACoH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSxKymmcQGJhUczNACACoH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Start the countdown&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel ramps up Tour de France preparation with Sierra Nevada altitude training camp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uFYKVVPXc8Nb4Uk3XivSjn-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uFYKVVPXc8Nb4Uk3XivSjn-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">How to watch Cl\u00e1sica San Sebasti\u00e1n 2026: All the broadcasters and live streams<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7b6qdBEfJfYrt4NBWKY9H-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7b6qdBEfJfYrt4NBWKY9H-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Sprinter Tim Merlier spearheads Soudal-QuickStep&#8217;s first assault on Tour de France in post-Remco Evenepoel era<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I would have liked to arrive here in different condition, coming straight from the Tour de France and at my very best, but instead I\u2019m still building towards the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a. Even so, racing at home always gives me wings. I\u2019ll try to be among the protagonists, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to animate the race and enjoy such a special day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While Lidl-Trek are giving top-10 Tour de France finishers Mattias Skjelmose and Juan Ayuso a break, the team will be represented by Toms Skujins and Derek Gee-West, who supported them during the Tour. They will turn their attention to helping defending champion <strong>Giulio Ciccone<\/strong>, who soloed to the win in San Sebasti\u00e1n last year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Former winner Neilson Powless isn&#8217;t on EF Education-EasyPost&#8217;s roster; the team has two contenders in <strong>Ben Healy<\/strong> and <strong>Richard Carapaz<\/strong>, both fresh off the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Visma-Lease a Bike will field <strong>Matteo Jorgenson<\/strong> and <strong>Ben Tulett<\/strong> as contenders, while UAE Team Emirates XRG have last year&#8217;s runner-up <strong>Jan Christen<\/strong> and triple Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner <strong>Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jayco-AlUla, riding high on <strong>Mauro Schmid<\/strong>&#8216;s Tour de France stage victory, have put the Swiss rider on the roster for San Sebasti\u00e1n.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Having had a lacklustre Tour, Tudor Pro Cycling will be hoping to get another top performance in San Sebasti\u00e1n out of <strong>Marc Hirschi<\/strong>, who won the race in 2024 and was third in 2019. However, the Swiss rider has not performed close to his previous best since leaving UAE Team Emirates for Tudor last year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Other contenders include Lennert van Eetvelt (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9), and David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-i9rSVPyWRdKq9335942QqG\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-i9rSVPyWRdKq9335942QqG slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rbx5aMuCYhP4dUt7us9LAi.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Laura Weislo<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Managing Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Laura Weislo is a <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> veteran of 20 years. Having joined in 2006, Laura extensively covered the Operacion Puerto doping scandal, the years-long conflict between the UCI and the Tour de France organisers ASO over the creation of the WorldTour, and the downfall of Lance Armstrong and his lifetime ban for doping. 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mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h62jRZjQYyMgvcAPGGLq5L-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h62jRZjQYyMgvcAPGGLq5L-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h62jRZjQYyMgvcAPGGLq5L-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h62jRZjQYyMgvcAPGGLq5L-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h62jRZjQYyMgvcAPGGLq5L-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We still have to win a race before the year ends&#8217; \u2013 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newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-535a6afe-8c55-11f1-b032-a3750609e11b\">One week after finishing the best Tour de France performance of his career, <strong>Remco Evenepoel<\/strong> will be back in competition, leading Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe in the Cl\u00e1sica San Sebasti\u00e1n \/ Donostia Klasikoa as the overwhelming favourite to win.<\/p>\n<p>The start list includes a few other prominent names from the 2026 Tour de France alongside Evenepoel, who is marking a rapid re-entry to racing after finishing second to Tadej Poga\u010dar in Paris.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-535a6afe-8c55-11f1-b032-a3750609e11b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel, the winner in 2019, 2022 and 2023, will be looking to take the outright record for most victories in the Spanish WorldTour race, having been tied with 1980s racer Marino Lejarreta since his latest win three years ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" 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solo breakaway or a small group thanks to the presence of the brutally steep Murgil climb in the final 10 kilometres.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] 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In 2019, he escaped after the penultimate climb and then dropped his sole companion Toms Skujins on the Murgil. In 2022, he used the Erlaitz ascent with 44km to go to get away solo, and then in 2023, only Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious) was able to stick to Evenepoel but lost out in the sprint.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i9rSVPyWRdKq9335942QqG\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-i9rSVPyWRdKq9335942QqG slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Red Bull are bringing other notable climbers in Maxim Van Gils, Giulio Pelizzari and Dani Mart\u00ednez. It will be intriguing to see how the German team employs such a powerhouse roster around their star leader.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bahrain Victorious announced they would be supporting Jakob Omrzel in the race, but local rider <strong>Pello Bilbao<\/strong> will be looking to go out with a bang before he retires at the end of the season. However, out of eight starts, Bilbao only landed in the top 10 when he lost to Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Together with Itzulia, this is the most special race for me. It\u2019s a beautiful race, a postcard race in San Sebasti\u00e1n, and it\u2019s also a special occasion because I\u2019ll be saying goodbye to my home fans,&#8221; Bilbao said.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSxKymmcQGJhUczNACACoH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSxKymmcQGJhUczNACACoH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Start the countdown&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel ramps up Tour de France preparation with Sierra Nevada altitude training camp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uFYKVVPXc8Nb4Uk3XivSjn-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uFYKVVPXc8Nb4Uk3XivSjn-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">How to watch Cl\u00e1sica San Sebasti\u00e1n 2026: All the broadcasters and live streams<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7b6qdBEfJfYrt4NBWKY9H-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7b6qdBEfJfYrt4NBWKY9H-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Sprinter Tim Merlier spearheads Soudal-QuickStep&#8217;s first assault on Tour de France in post-Remco Evenepoel era<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I would have liked to arrive here in different condition, coming straight from the Tour de France and at my very best, but instead I\u2019m still building towards the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a. Even so, racing at home always gives me wings. I\u2019ll try to be among the protagonists, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to animate the race and enjoy such a special day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While Lidl-Trek are giving top-10 Tour de France finishers Mattias Skjelmose and Juan Ayuso a break, the team will be represented by Toms Skujins and Derek Gee-West, who supported them during the Tour. They will turn their attention to helping defending champion <strong>Giulio Ciccone<\/strong>, who soloed to the win in San Sebasti\u00e1n last year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Former winner Neilson Powless isn&#8217;t on EF Education-EasyPost&#8217;s roster; the team has two contenders in <strong>Ben Healy<\/strong> and <strong>Richard Carapaz<\/strong>, both fresh off the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Visma-Lease a Bike will field <strong>Matteo Jorgenson<\/strong> and <strong>Ben Tulett<\/strong> as contenders, while UAE Team Emirates XRG have last year&#8217;s runner-up <strong>Jan Christen<\/strong> and triple Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner <strong>Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jayco-AlUla, riding high on <strong>Mauro Schmid<\/strong>&#8216;s Tour de France stage victory, have put the Swiss rider on the roster for San Sebasti\u00e1n.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Having had a lacklustre Tour, Tudor Pro Cycling will be hoping to get another top performance in San Sebasti\u00e1n out of <strong>Marc Hirschi<\/strong>, who won the race in 2024 and was third in 2019. 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