Jan Christen won the Ordizia Classic against a great Pau Miquel, 3rd

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He Swiss UAE rider Jan Christen was awarded by 101st edition of Ordizia Classic after escaping the last seven climbs that the circuit has in the national test in this calendar and went out alone to sign a victory that brings together one of the best promises in the world of cycling.

Having six World Team teams, including Arkea, Astana, Jayco and Movistargave an extra quality to this race which was tough with constant ups and downs and climbs five times in Height of Abaltzisketathe real test of the day.

The Cofidis corridor Gorka Izagirre He was unable to stand up in search of his fourth title in this classic after winning in 2010, 2012 and 2014, since watching his wheel and other cyclists take center stage.

The race focused on a long escape created on one of the climbs in the Abaltzisketa pass, where this test escape was formed with three runners, among which was Movistar. Remi Cavagna.

His companions were a real danger that compromised the success of the French cyclist because they traveled with him Rory TownsendIrish champion in 2022, and another of those who pointed to the favorite for the final victory, Thomas de Gent, winner of stages in the Giro and Tour.

The advantage was extended to three and four minutes because there was cooperation, while behind most of the runners left things to do, so things started to get serious in the last stage of the race until the start they work behind to reduce differences, that training in the UAE is very active.

CLASSIFICATIONS

1. Jan Christen (SUI/Team Emirates) 3h40’25”
​2.Vincenzo Albanese (ITA/Arkéa) at 22″
​3.Pau Miquel (ESP/Kern Pharma Team) id.
​4. Guillermo Tomás Silva (URU/Caja Rural) id.
​5.Ruben Guerreiro (POR/Movistar Team) id.

The advantage gradually reduced, De Gent said enough on the fourth climb to the top of Abaltzisketa and Cavagna and Townsend were left behind, chased 45 kilometers from the finish line.

Christian Scaloni and Harrison Wood They ride 20 kilometers to go on another rise and fall of this classic and then they are the equator Jefferson Cepeda and Jan Christen those who developed a certain escape.

Christen left his partner at the wheel and in an elegant ride he went straight to the finish line of Ordizia, which he crossed alone to achieve his third victory of the season, promising a bright future for the Swiss rider.

Source: La Verdad

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