Results Clásica de Ordizia 2026 - Guillermo Thomas Silva takes the win as UAE settle for second
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The 2026 Clásica de Ordizia was decided in a heartbeat. A minor mechanical issue—just a split second of disconnect between rider and bike—proved enough to change the winner’s name. Uruguayan Guillermo Thomas Silva (XDS Astana Team) raised his arms after beating Igor Arrieta (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) in a thrilling two-up sprint, thwarting the Navarrese rider’s title defence at the historic Spanish race.
The finale was as spectacular as it was cruel for Arrieta. The pair crested the final obstacles together and hit the last kilometer side by side after shedding all their chasers. With 2.7 kilometers to go, the tactical games began. Arrieta, aware that Silva has a sharp finishing kick yet confident in his chances, waited for the perfect moment to strike.
But it was the Astana rider who made the first move. Silva surprised by launching from distance, a long sprint that forced the 2025 champion to respond at once. The Navarrese latched onto his wheel and seemed to have things under control, but misfortune struck mid-acceleration: his shoe unclipped from the pedal. Arrieta had to sit down briefly to slot his foot back in and regain traction. That fleeting second proved decisive.
By the time he kicked again, Silva had opened enough of a gap to hold the lead to the line. The Uruguayan crossed first ahead of the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider, who had to settle for a bitter second place after delivering a smart, attacking race.

Guillermo Thomas Silva won the 2026 Clásica de Ordizia
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The shape of the final kilometres explained the outcome. With less than nine to go, Arrieta had already shown the most ambition by attacking with Byron Munton. Later, on the decisive climb, he split the group again until only Silva could follow his wheel. Behind, Natnael Tesfatsion (Movistar Team) tried to react, but never managed to bridge to the two leaders.
The win confirms Silva’s excellent form, already proven in reduced finishes. In fact, the Uruguayan keeps a flawless record in head-to-head sprints in recent stats, after winning a stage at the 2025 Tour of Qinghai and this year’s Clásica de Ordizia as well.
Results Clásica de Ordizia 2026

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Rafionain-Glas04-11-2026 - maybe this is something else they can protest in the streets of France.mij04-11-2026
- his Roubaix win was amazing. not to take anything away from him - arguably one of MVDP's wins was at the expense of a WVA flat - but so many things need to line up to get one of these. He had a perfect race with fewer bike issues on an attritional course. And crazy strong as usual. Glad he got this done.mij04-11-2026
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- A mindset that reminds me of Tim Declerq. I loved watching that guy just pound away the kilometers, hours at the front, holding an entire breakaway in check on his own. Bjerg seems like a similar guy. Curling, the team sport.RidesHills04-11-2026
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