The fourth stage of the international "Baku-Khankendi" cycling race officially got under way on Tuesday morning, with riders setting off at 9:20am Baku time, İdman.Biz reports.
Cyclists are competing along the Ganja - Goygol - Goranboy - Aghdara - Naftalan route, also passing through Sugovushan and Talish villages during the 152.8-kilometre stage.
The race has already produced different winners across its opening three stages. Russian cyclist Gleb Syritsa of Kazakhstan’s "XDS Astana" team claimed victory in the third stage between Gabala and Ismayilli, while his team-mate Yevgeniy Fyodorov won the second stage from Baku to Ismayilli. Belarusian rider Alexey Shnirko of China’s "Li-Ning Star" team secured first place in the opening Baku-Sumgayit stage.
The UCI 2.1 category event has brought together 24 teams representing 20 countries, underlining Azerbaijan’s growing role in hosting major international cycling competitions.
The five-stage race features a prize fund exceeding €50,000 and will conclude on May 14 with the final stage in Khankendi.
