Lev Gonov from the XDS Astana team won the third stage of the 60th Presidential Bicycle of Turkey.
Gonov, who won the stage of Fethih-Marmaris, said that the team had great support to him.
“This was a difficult stage, and we had to fight for the victory in the sprint. Our strategy was to support the favorites of the general classification, and then try to win the stage, if such an opportunity presented. Nicholas Vinokurov spent me very well in the last section, and I sprone at the last 200 meters. This is my first victory in my career. I I continue to perform on the track, so this year I will take part in the European Championship both in the highway and in the race for the time I plan to perform at the World Cup. ”
Tibor del Grosso from the Alpecin-Deceuninck team, which continues to lead in the general classification, said that he feels confident:
“I came to the finish line at this stage. I could win today, but we could not organize as a team at the last 700-800 meters. I had to douch alone, which complicated my task. Nevertheless, this is a success. I am pleased to wear a leader’s T-shirt. This is a great race, and it’s very nice to be its leader.”
Deputy Governor Mugly Khalil Chervleglu, head of the district Marmaris Nurulla Kaya, Mayor Marmaris Akar UNLU and the President of the Turkish Cycling Federation Emin Muftuoglu was awarded to the Mikey winners and special awards.