#Klasikoa2024 Marc Hirschi s'offre la Clasica San Sebastian 2024, sa 1ère grande victoire depuis... 2020 ! Seul coureur à avoir pu résister à un intenable Julian Alaphilippe, le Suisse a battu le Français au sprint. À retrouver sur CyclismActu.net
Marc Hirschi and UAE recalibrated San Sebastian tactics based on Vingegaard: "We were a bit surprised by him"
CyclingSaturday, 10 August 2024 at 20:51
Marc Hirschi secured another important classic win on Saturday. The Swiss rider of UAE-Team Emirates broke away from the competition on the tough final climb alongside Julian Alaphilippe of Soudal Quick-Step and then sealed the victory in a two-man sprint.
"It was really hard," the winner began in the flash interview. "Julian went very fast right from the foot of the last climb, but after that, we slowed the pace a bit. However, on a climb like that, it's always a matter of suffering until you reach the top. When we got to the top, it was just the two of us. At that moment, we knew we had to keep going, and it eventually came down to a sprint between the two of us," said Hirschi, who remained calm in the finale and managed to stay ahead of Alaphilippe in the streets of San Sebastian.
UAE-Team Emirates adjusted race tactics based on Vingegaard's form
UAE-Team Emirates appeared dominant in the race, with Pavel Sivakov, Brandon McNulty and Jan Christen also at the front. "We were actually a bit surprised by the fact that Jonas Vingegaard had to drop back so quickly on the penultimate climb. The plan was to follow him, but we also knew we wanted to attack if he wasn’t feeling great after the Tour de France," the eventual winner revealed when discussing their planned tactics after the race.
And that turned out to be the case. "So Pavel and Jan were able to do their thing. I even think Pavel would have won if Lotto-Dstny had one fewer rider chasing him, but nonetheless, we were in a good position where we didn’t have to chase."
Hirschi was able to convert that good position into a victory. "This win means a lot to me. Alongside my stage in the Tour de France and my win in the Flèche Wallonne, this one definitely ranks among my most beautiful victories," he concluded.
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- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024