Giulio Ciccone of Lidl-Trek made a triumphant return to racing with a powerful win on the 2025 Clasica San Sebastian in Spain. The win marks one of the simplest ways again for the Italian star, after recovering from a crash on the 2025 Giro d’Italia which pressured his withdrawal in Could.
– This race wrap is courtesy of his Workforce Lidl-Trek by way of press launch.
After an prolonged absence from racing while recovering from the crash that made him depart the Giro in Could, Giulio Ciccone returned to racing in one of the simplest ways potential: profitable. As the choice was made on Erlaitz, the penultimate climb of the Basque basic, Ciccone made positive he was current.
When he noticed that he was outnumbered within the group, with UAE Workforce Emirates and Purple Bull Bora Hansgrohe each current with two riders, Ciccone upped the tempo, with solely Isaac Del Toro in a position to be part of him. The pair labored collectively properly excessive of Erlaitz earlier than a quick descent into San Sebastián forward of the ultimate 18km loop.
As Cicco pushed the tempo on the ultimate climb, Del Toro light, as a substitute changed by his teammate Jan Christen. Cicco lead Christen by 10 seconds by means of the technical descent and subsequent race by means of the streets of San Sebastián. The Italian held on to his benefit to the road, giving him time to savor the second because the passionate Basque followers cheered for his victory.
“I feel that is one thing particular,” mentioned Ciccone. “After the crash within the Giro it was not straightforward to proceed with the identical morale, mentally it was a very onerous second for me. I had two weeks relaxation, then realized it was the second to come back again even stronger than earlier than. I must say due to my group and teammates as a result of they actually pushed rather a lot for me. Truthfully, I didn’t anticipate that I used to be in a position to win already at the moment, however I’m actually completely satisfied to have these legs and the identical form I had within the Giro earlier than the crash.
[On Murgil Tontorra] “I feel this was the second the place I took the choice to go full fuel. I noticed Del Toro dropping and Christen was coming from the again so this was the second to attempt. I feel in the long run it was the correct determination.
“Successful right here is one thing particular, I actually like this race. The primary time I did this race I had a particular feeling when Markel [Irizar] stopped his profession right here, and from there we at all times put this race within the calendar. I actually find it irresistible and it’s a pleasure to win.”
Outcomes Clasica San Sebastien 2025
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