description Vattenfall Cyclassics Overview
Vattenfall Cyclassics was a one-day road cycling race held in and around Hamburg, Germany. Established in 1996, it became one of the leading German single-day races and was included in the UCI WorldTour for part of its history. The event was named for energy company Vattenfall during one period of sponsorship and later used the name EuroEyes Cyclassics before further changes to its title.
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Was Vattenfall Cyclassics the same race as EuroEyes Cyclassics?
Yes. Vattenfall Cyclassics was an earlier sponsored name for the Hamburg one-day race that began in 1996 and was later known as EuroEyes Cyclassics.
Why was Vattenfall in the race name?
Vattenfall was the energy company whose sponsorship gave the Hamburg race its title during part of its history. The sponsor name did not change the event's basic one-day road-race format.
Was Vattenfall Cyclassics part of the UCI WorldTour?
Yes, the Hamburg race was included in the UCI WorldTour for part of its history. That placed a German one-day event on cycling's top professional calendar during those seasons.
What was the Vattenfall Cyclassics course like?
The course used roads in and around Hamburg, mixing urban sections with longer open stretches. Climbs such as the Waseberg could make the finale harder for riders who depended only on a flat sprint.
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