Clasica San Sebastian 2016 review: Bauke Mollema brings it home

Today’s Clasica San Sebastian saw Bauke Mollema (Trek Segafredo) attack on the final climb, initially as part of a trio, before overhauling Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) on one of the steeper ramps then descending like a demon and time-trialling to a solo finish. His breakmates, and former winners here, Tony Gallopin  (Lotto-Soudal) won the two- up sprint from Movistar’s  Alejandro Valverde to round out the podium.

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Tour de France 2016: A to Z (Part I) from Alaphilippe to Moved to tears

C’est fini. We have said our last goodbye. The caravan has thrown its last freebie and the bunting is bedraggled. If you’re still missing the Tour buzz, we’ve got you covered with our A-Z of the weird, the wonderful and the wistful at the 103rd Tour de France.

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