Clásica de San Sebastián

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Winner Zaballa and Rodriguez on the podium in 2005.
Clasica San Sebastian
Local name:	Clasica San Sebastian-San Sebastian / Donostia-Donostia Klasikoa
Region:	Basque Country (Spain)
Date:	August
Type:	One-day race
History
First Edition:	1981
Editions:	26
First Winner:	Marino Lejarreta (Image:Flag of Spain.svg Spain)
Most Recent:	Xavier Florencio Cabre (Image:Flag of Spain.svg Spain)
Most Wins:	Marino Lejarreta (Image:Flag of Spain.svg Spain), 3 times

The Clasica San Sebastian-San Sebastian is a cycle race that has been held every summer since 1981 in the Basque region of Spain. It is traditionally a climbers' race, with several famous Grand Tour stars claiming the race over its 25 year history.

Clasica San Sebastian is famous for its spectacular views of the coastline and its winding, undulating terrain which strongly favours aggressive riding. The current race route is approximately 227 kilometres in length and includes the tough Alto de Jaizkibel climb at around the 200 kilometre mark. This is usually the decisive point of the race. Until 2004, it was the seventh round of the UCI World Cup, but it now forms part of the UCI ProTour.