Sanchez outguns Vinokourov to claim Clásica San Sebastian win

Alexandre Vinokourov, Luis Leon Sanchez, Carlos Sastre, Clasica an Sebastian 2010

Basque fans might have hoped for a Clasica San Sebastian win for local hero Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) on Saturday but instead they had to settle for another Sanchez - Luis Leon - claiming the win in Spain's biggest bike one-day Classic.

Sanchez (Caisse d'Epargne) outsprinted Kazakh Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) and Tour de France 2008 winner Carlos Sastre (Cervélo) in a tense three-way battle that decided a fast and furious edition of the race.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Founded in 1891, Cycling Weekly