Contrasts in Turkey: Sosa defended the lead and Gaviria missed the sprint
Fernando Gaviria (Caja Rural) shows a hunger for victory, which has eluded him for two years. In the Tour of Turkey, dominated by his compatriot...
TL;DR
- Fernando Gaviria nearly won a stage in the Tour of Turkey but was overtaken just before the finish line.
- Gaviria's last victory was two years ago; he has achieved three top-5 finishes this season.
- Iván Ramiro Sosa maintained his overall lead in the Tour of Turkey.
- Sergio Higuita finished sixth in the first stage of the Tour de Romandie, won by Tadej Pogacar.
- Juan Guillermo Martínez withdrew from the Tour of Turkey after a fall.