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GP Samyn, also known as the Samyn Classic, is a Belgian men's one-day road race held in Hainaut province. It is a UCI ProSeries semi-classic run over roads that include cobbled sections, linking it to the northern European classics calendar. The race honors Belgian cyclist José Samyn, who won its first edition and later died during a race. Because it is a one-day event, the winner is decided on the day's finishing order rather than a cumulative classification.
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What UCI category is the GP Samyn?
GP Samyn, also known as the Samyn Classic, is a UCI ProSeries semi-classic. That places it on the second tier of men's professional one-day racing, above ordinary 1.1 events.
Does the GP Samyn have a women's race?
Yes, a women's edition of the Samyn has been run since the early 2010s. It gives the women's peloton a cobbled semi-classic on the same day in Hainaut.
Why is the GP Samyn named after Jose Samyn?
The race honors Belgian cyclist Jose Samyn, who won its first edition in 1968 and died in 1969 after a crash during a race. It is one of the few races named directly for a fallen rider.
How does the GP Samyn fit into the Belgian classics calendar?
It is an early-season semi-classic held in Hainaut province, usually in early March, over roads that include cobbled sectors. It serves as a smaller sibling to the major cobbled races of Flanders.
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