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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Beachfront
The Clásica San Sebastián, known as the Donostiako Klasikoa in Basque, starts and finishes in the seaside Spanish town of San Sebastián. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Bay of Biscay
The pack enjoyed a beachfront start, riding within sight of the Bay of Biscay for much of the day. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Movistar
Movistar rode tempo at the head of the peloton, hoping to keep things under control for defending champion Alejandro Valverde. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Into the hills
The views were even better from atop the climbs surrounding the city. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Early breakaway
A small breakaway group left the pack behind early on and spent much of the day traversing the hilly terrain of the Basque Country out front. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Valverde
Valverde stayed calm, tucked in safely in the pack as the riders climbed up the Jaizkibel and then the Arkale climbs for the first of two times. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: On the move
When it became clear that the early breakaway was going to be caught, other riders went on the move, with Ryder Hesjedal and Mikel Landa among the most active riders on the road after the initial catch was made — the attackers were eventually reeled in, however, as the pack approached the final climb of the race. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Van Avermaet on the attack
As the peloton hit the short but steep Bordako Tontorra less than 10km from the finish, more attacks flew, with Greg Van Avermaet opening up a gap at the head of the race. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Forging ahead
Van Avermaet broke clear of the bunch on the high gradients of the climb and charged ahead solo. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Moto crash
Van Avermaet's bid for glory was cut short when he was hit from behind by a TV moto. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Hopes dashed
Van Avermaet was uninjured in the crash, but his frame and rear wheel were broken, leaving him unable to contend in the finale. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Yates attack
Adam Yates launched an attack of his own as the peloton scaled the remainder of the final climb. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: The chase
A group of big-name favorites, including Joaquim Rodríguez, Dan Martin, and Alejandro Valverde, followed Yates up and over the climb. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Yates solo
Yates took several seconds of an advantage with him over the climb, and he was able to maintain his gap over a disorganized group behind as the road flattened out again. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Martin
Dan Martin attempted to chase down Yates on his own, but was unable to close the gap. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: On the radio
As Yates approached the line, he was initially unaware that he was about to win the Clásica San Sebastián. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Who, me?
Yates only realized his accomplishment after hearing the roar of the crowd as he crossed the line. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Sprint for second
Philippe Gilbert won the sprint for second behind Yates, with Alejandro Valverde nabbing the third step on the podium. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Txapela
For his success, Yates was awarded the Clásica's signature trophy hat, known as the Txapela. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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2015 Clasica San Sebastian: Podium
Valverde and Gilbert joined Yates on the podium to celebrate their performances after 219km of racing. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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