May 17, 2026
Clasica Estella-Lizarra Klasikoa-Memorial Manolo Azcona 2026 🇪🇸 (1.14.2) MJ – Estella-Lizarra – Estella-Lizarra : 118,4 km
Clásica Estella-Lizarra that unfolds through the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Navarre’s southeastern corner,
May 17, 2026
Clasica Estella-Lizarra Klasikoa-Memorial Manolo Azcona 2026 🇪🇸 (1.14.2) MJ – Estella-Lizarra – Estella-Lizarra : 118,4 km
Clásica Estella-Lizarra that unfolds through the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Navarre’s southeastern corner, where the roads rise and fall across a mix of rolling hills, steep limestone cliffs, and narrow valleys that define the region’s challenging terrain. The course is a relentless succession of short, punchy climbs and longer, grinding ascents, with gradients often reaching 12% or more on the steepest ramps, particularly on roads like the Alto de Lizarra or Puerto de Eraul, where the road tilts upward abruptly, forcing riders to accelerate and dig deep into their reserves. The descents are fast and technical, their tight bends and uneven surfaces demanding precision and confidence, while the flatter sections wind through open countryside, often exposed to crosswinds that sweep across the plateau, adding an extra layer of tactical complexity.
The race dynamics are shaped by these climbs and wind-exposed stretches, with attacks launching on the steepest ramps or during moments of echelon formation, the peloton thinning as fatigue sets in. The final kilometers often feature a decisive ascent or a fast, technical run-in, where a reduced bunch sprints for victory, or a small group of riders who have escaped the chaos battle it out in a tense, high-speed finish. The Clásica Estella-Lizarra is a race that rewards explosiveness, endurance, and tactical intelligence, offering a true test of versatility across a course that blends the raw beauty of Navarre’s countryside with the relentless challenge of its climbs.
Results :
 MJ </strong> - Estella-Lizarra - Estella-Lizarra : 118,4 km
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Clásica Estella-Lizarra that unfolds through the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Navarre’s southeastern corner, where the roads rise and fall across a mix of rolling hills, steep limestone cliffs, and narrow valleys that define the region’s challenging terrain. The course is a relentless succession of short, punchy climbs and longer, grinding ascents, with gradients often reaching 12% or more on the steepest ramps, particularly on roads like the Alto de Lizarra or Puerto de Eraul, where the road tilts upward abruptly, forcing riders to accelerate and dig deep into their reserves. The descents are fast and technical, their tight bends and uneven surfaces demanding precision and confidence, while the flatter sections wind through open countryside, often exposed to crosswinds that sweep across the plateau, adding an extra layer of tactical complexity.
The race dynamics are shaped by these climbs and wind-exposed stretches, with attacks launching on the steepest ramps or during moments of echelon formation, the peloton thinning as fatigue sets in. The final kilometers often feature a decisive ascent or a fast, technical run-in, where a reduced bunch sprints for victory, or a small group of riders who have escaped the chaos battle it out in a tense, high-speed finish. The Clásica Estella-Lizarra is a race that rewards explosiveness, endurance, and tactical intelligence, offering a true test of versatility across a course that blends the raw beauty of Navarre’s countryside with the relentless challenge of its climbs.
<strong>Results : </strong>
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