Published on : 05/03/2026
Final circuit stage in the streets of Ankara, 105 kilometres over 7 laps of 15 km, with an uphill finish. A great day of racing that ends with another podium for Cofidis.
A race full of movement with many breakaway attempts throughout the day, with Nicolas Debeaumarché and Sergio Samitier among those who tried their luck. But the peloton decided otherwise and the finish came down to an uphill sprint. Stanisław Aniołkowski takes third place and wraps up a standout week, having already won stage four.
Gorka Gerrikagoitia, sports director:
« It was a circuit stage in Ankara, 7 laps of 15 km with an uphill finish, the pace was high. We started with the idea of going for the sprint but also why not try the breakaway with the rest of the team. Nicolas Debeaumarché was in the first breakaway of 14 riders, Sergio Samitier also had a go. But in the end it came down to a sprint. The team gave everything, Stanisław finishes 3rd. He was beaten by stronger sprinters, so no regrets. »