GP Miguel Indurain: Ion Izagirre drops Quinn Simmons to claim his third edition in the last year of his pro career

Ion Izagirre of Cofidis secured his third career victory at the GP Miguel Indurain yesterday, dropping Lidl-Trek's Quinn Simmons on the final climb to Estella. The veteran Spaniard crossed the line solo, with Simmons holding on for second place, 24 seconds adrift. Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's Alex Baudin completed the podium, a further 11 seconds back, marking a significant win for Izagirre in what is reportedly his final professional season.

This victory is particularly poignant for Izagirre, adding another prestigious one-day title to his palmarès in his farewell year. His consistent performance at GP Indurain, where he's now a three-time winner, underscores his enduring class and ability to peak for these challenging Spanish races. For Simmons, it's a promising, albeit frustrating, runner-up finish, demonstrating his continued development in punchy classics, while Baudin’s podium signals further depth for his French squad.

Izagirre’s farewell tour is clearly not a ceremonial one. He's proving that even as the curtain closes, the legs still have one last, decisive kick.