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15/08/2019

BinckBank Tour. Stage 4. Top 20 for Zhandos Bizhigitov on short and intense Ardennes stage

Finishing in the first group behind the favorites, Zhandos Bizhigitov finished twentieth on the hard Ardennes stage of this year’s BinckBank Tour. The Kazakh rider impressed on today’s stage 4, as he was able to stay on the front of the race during the 96 kilometers around Houffalize. Only a few riders were able to go clear from the first group, of which one was Tim Wellens who took the stage win and the overall lead just in front of Marc Hirschi.

Race

14/08/2019

BinckBank Tour. Stage 3. Laurens De Vreese attacks and crashes on another day for the sprinters

While Sam Bennett took his third consecutive win on stage 3 of the BinckBank Tour, Laurens De Vreese animated the race with an early attack. After being caught by the peloton, he was involved in a crash, but he was able to return in the pack without any serious injuries. In the end, Davide Ballerini was well-placed in the final corner for a sprint, but he got stuck behind a crash and was not able to sprint.

Race

13/08/2019

BinckBank Tour. Stage 2. Another bunch sprint, Davide Ballerini finishing in top 15

Stage 2 of the BinckBank Tour ended in another bunch sprint, with Sam Bennett taking his second consecutive win. Davide Ballerini finished thirteenth after a flat and fast stage in Belgium. Six riders formed the day’s breakaway shortly after the start in Blankenberge, but on the local circuit in Ardooie they got caught by the chasing peloton. After 169,1 kilometers it all came down to the final sprint, where Sam Bennett secured his overall lead for another day with another stage win.

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13/08/2019

Harold Tejada Canacue as neo-pro to Astana Pro Team

Astana Pro Team has signed a 2-year-agreement with the young Colombian rider Harold Tejada Canacue, who will join the Kazakh team from January 1st, 2020 as a neo-pro.

Race

12/08/2019

BinckBank Tour. Stage 1. Race in Belgium and The Netherlands starts with wet bunch sprint

Stage 1 of the BinckBank Tour was decided in a bunch sprint on the wet roads of the city of Hulst, as the peloton spent most of the day in heavy rains after the start in Beveren. Sam Bennett took the stage win and the overall lead with his sprint after 167 kilometers of racing, while all Astana riders finished safely in the bunch. Davide Ballerini aimed for a sprint, but a puncture in the final 10 kilometers of the race ruined his chances for a good stage result.