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May 13, 2026
Navarra Women’s Elite Classic 2026 🇪🇸 (1.Pro) WE – Pamplona – Pamplona : 133,4 km
Navarra Women’s Elite Classic is a UCI 1.1 classification that winds through the rugged,
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May 13, 2026
Navarra Women’s Elite Classic 2026 🇪🇸 (1.Pro) WE – Pamplona – Pamplona : 133,4 km
Navarra Women’s Elite Classic is a UCI 1.1 classification that winds through the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Spain’s Navarre region, where the roads climb and descend across a mix of rolling vineyards, rocky outcrops, and steep, forested ascents that define the area’s challenging terrain. The course is a relentless succession of short, explosive climbs and longer, grinding ascents, with gradients often spiking to 12% or more on the steepest ramps, forcing riders to dig deep and maintain momentum on roads that twist through narrow valleys and over exposed ridges. The climbs are technical, with tight hairpins and uneven surfaces that test bike-handling skills, while the descents are fast and demanding, their narrow lanes and sharp bends requiring precision and confidence. The flatter sections, though infrequent, are often exposed to crosswinds that sweep across the open countryside, adding an extra layer of tactical complexity to the race.
The race dynamics are shaped by these punishing climbs and wind-exposed stretches, with attacks launching on the steepest ramps or during moments of echelon formation, the peloton fracturing as riders struggle to hold the wheel ahead. The final kilometers often feature a decisive ascent or a fast, technical run-in, where a reduced bunch sprints for victory, or a lone rider who has timed their move to perfection holds off the chasing pack by a handful of seconds. The Navarra Women’s Elite Classic is a true test of climbing prowess, endurance, and tactical acumen, embodying the spirit of Spanish cycling in a single, grueling day.
Cat Ferguson (Movistar) dominated in a small bunch sprint to win the Navarra Women’s Elite Classic in Pamplona on Wednesday.
The British rider out-sprinted Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Liv-Alula-Jayco) and Fiona Mangan (Mayenne Monbana My Pie) at the end of the 133.4 kilometre race.
Two late climbs, the Muro de Obanos with 40km to go and Muro de Tirapu with 29km remaining decimated the day’s six-rider breakaway, leaving only Nadia Gontova (Liv-Alula-Jayco) ahead of the reduced peloton.
Gontova was chased by Liane Lippert (Movistar) over the final series of climbs but with 10km to go, the pursuer was caught by the peloton. The Canadian held on until 3km to go before being swept up as well.
While EF Education-Oatly led out the sprint for Nina Berton, it was Ferguson who proved the quickest, taking her third win of the season.
Results :
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Navarra Women’s Elite Classic is a UCI 1.1 classification that winds through the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Spain’s Navarre region, where the roads climb and descend across a mix of rolling vineyards, rocky outcrops, and steep, forested ascents that define the area’s challenging terrain. The course is a relentless succession of short, explosive climbs and longer, grinding ascents, with gradients often spiking to 12% or more on the steepest ramps, forcing riders to dig deep and maintain momentum on roads that twist through narrow valleys and over exposed ridges. The climbs are technical, with tight hairpins and uneven surfaces that test bike-handling skills, while the descents are fast and demanding, their narrow lanes and sharp bends requiring precision and confidence. The flatter sections, though infrequent, are often exposed to crosswinds that sweep across the open countryside, adding an extra layer of tactical complexity to the race.
The race dynamics are shaped by these punishing climbs and wind-exposed stretches, with attacks launching on the steepest ramps or during moments of echelon formation, the peloton fracturing as riders struggle to hold the wheel ahead. The final kilometers often feature a decisive ascent or a fast, technical run-in, where a reduced bunch sprints for victory, or a lone rider who has timed their move to perfection holds off the chasing pack by a handful of seconds. The Navarra Women’s Elite Classic is a true test of climbing prowess, endurance, and tactical acumen, embodying the spirit of Spanish cycling in a single, grueling day.
Cat Ferguson (Movistar) dominated in a small bunch sprint to win the Navarra Women's Elite Classic in Pamplona on Wednesday.
The British rider out-sprinted Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Liv-Alula-Jayco) and Fiona Mangan (Mayenne Monbana My Pie) at the end of the 133.4 kilometre race.
Two late climbs, the Muro de Obanos with 40km to go and Muro de Tirapu with 29km remaining decimated the day's six-rider breakaway, leaving only Nadia Gontova (Liv-Alula-Jayco) ahead of the reduced peloton.
Gontova was chased by Liane Lippert (Movistar) over the final series of climbs but with 10km to go, the pursuer was caught by the peloton. The Canadian held on until 3km to go before being swept up as well.
While EF Education-Oatly led out the sprint for Nina Berton, it was Ferguson who proved the quickest, taking her third win of the season.
<strong>Results : </strong>
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