Guillermo Thomas Silva Coussan wins the 2026 Clásica de Ordizia

Guillermo Thomas Silva Coussan (XDS Astana Team) won the 2026 Clásica de Ordizia - Ordiziako Klasikoa, prevailing at the end of a hard-fought race that concluded in a reduced bunch sprint. The Uruguayan rider stopped the clock at 3h54'19", delivering a prestigious victory for the Kazakh team on Basque soil.The raceThe Ordizia classic, now in its 2026 edition, featured the usual rolling course through the landscapes of Gipuzkoa. The peloton remained compact in the decisive sections, with several teams controlling the breakaway attempts. In the final kilometers, the pace picked up approaching the finish, setting the stage for a sprint finish among a reduced group of riders.Final results1. Guillermo Thomas Silva Coussan (XDS Astana Team) — 3:54:192. Igor Arrieta Lizarraga (UAE Team Emirates XRG) — s.t.3. António Tomas Morgado (UAE Team Emirates XRG) — +0:014. Christian Scaroni (XDS Astana Team) — +0:015. Natnael Tesfatsion (Movistar Team) — +0:01Silva Coussan outsprinted Igor Arrieta, while his teammate Christian Scaroni finished fourth. For XDS Astana Team, two riders in the top four, a sign of numerical and tactical superiority in the finale.