Clásica Jaén
The Clásica Jaén is a one day road race in Spain, first held in 2022 and raced in the province of Jaén. It is often described as a Spanish take on Strade Bianche because the route includes multiple gravel sectors that can split the peloton and reward strong all rounders. The race is part of the UCI Europe Tour and is classified as a 1.1 event.
When was the race held for the first time?
The first edition was held in 2022 and was won by Aleksej Lutsenko.
Who have won the race the most?
So far there have been four editions, with four different winners.
Why is it compared to Strade Bianche?
Because the route includes multiple gravel sectors that can split the peloton, similar to Strade Bianche.
When does the Clásica Jaén take place?
It is typically raced in February, early in the European season.
What UCI category is the Clásica Jaén?
It is part of the UCI Europe Tour and is classified as a UCI 1.1 race, but the race has the ambition to step up in classification in time.
