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ADAC Cyclassics Hamburg 2026 Course and Field Details

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The 2026 ADAC Cyclassics Hamburg, a ~~World Tour~~ UCI WorldTour one-day ~~race,~~ race scheduled for August 16, features a modified course designed to increase difficulty for sprinters. The route, running approximately 205 to 207 kilometers from Buxtehude to Mönckebergstraße in central Hamburg, includes five ascents of the Waseberg ~~climb, a short hill with~~ climb. This short, explosive ascent on the banks of the Elbe features gradients reaching 16%. Organizers have added 30 extra kilometers and additional ascents to the profile. The Waseberg will be tackled at 120, 78, 67, 27, and 12 kilometers from the finish line. While the first third of the race remains largely flat and the course ~~includes~~ returns to flat stretches toward the ~~finish in central Hamburg,~~ finish, the repeated climbs are intended to test peloton endurance and provide opportunities for classics ~~specialists.~~ specialists to disrupt traditional mass sprints. The field of contenders includes ~~former winners~~ defending champion Rory Townsend, who returns following a surprise breakaway victory in 2025. Notable sprinters and ~~notable~~ riders ~~such as~~ expected to compete include Olav Kooij, Jonathan Milan, Arnaud De Lie, Paul Magnier, Kaden Groves, Biniam Girmay, and ~~defending champion Rory Townsend.~~ Isaac del Toro.

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