Clásica Navarra

In quite a stark change from its first edition, which flew past the flatlands of the Ribera Alta del Ebro, the Clásica Femenina Navarra will see the women’s peloton tackle the short, steep climbs near Pamplona, the region’s capital holding the start and finish of the second UCI event post-pandemic.

The 123km course will include no less than six officially-categorized ascents: Olaverri, Tiebas, Biurrun, Tirapu, Artajona -on cobblestones- and, most importantly, the last climb to El Perdón (103km). It’s a lumpy race, with lots of ups and downs, technical sections and even some wind, which could all prevent a group sprint from happening at the Ejército avenue.