The final stage of Belarus Road Cycling Cup races took place in Grodno, where the overall winners were determined.
The individual 20 km race was won by Nastassia Kiptsikava at the final stage, more than 30 seconds ahead of Palina Konrad, who took second place. Anhelina Krasko showed the third time at the distance (+0:38.76 sec.)
But in the final overall standings, Palina Konrad won, having scored 81 points based on the results of four stages. Second place went to Hanna Vasilkova (58). Third place went to Nastassia Kiptsikava (50).
Among men, the fastest to cover 20 km was Minsk Cycling Club racer Dzianis Marchuk. His advantage over the silver medalist, teammate Siarhei Shauchenka, was almost 20 seconds. Another representative of the capital's cycling club, Aliaksei Shmantsar, completed the top three.
The overall standings among men were won by Minsk Cycling Club racer and national time trial champion Yauheni Karaliok, who won the first three stages and skipped the last one. He got 75 points. Second place went to Mark Grinkevich, who also did not compete in Grodno (54). Third place went to Siarhei Shauchenka (52).
In the women's group race, which took place the following day, Nastassia Kiptsikava celebrated victory. At the finish of the 80 km distance, she overtook her breakaway partners Valeryia Stsepanets and Hanna Vasilkova, who took second and third places, respectively.
The overall standings of the National Cup in the group race were won by Hanna Vasilkova, who scored 86 points in the stages. Second place went to Anhelina Krasko (45). Third place went to Nastassia Kiptsikava (39).
The men's 140 km group race also ended with the victory of the breakaway racers. The finishing sprint was won by Siarhei Shauchenka. Dzianis Marchuk was second, and Mikita Tur came in third.
Belarus Cup in the men's group race went to Vasili Strokau, who collected 77 points in the stages. Another Minsk Cycling Club racer, Siarhei Shauchenka (70), finished second in the overall standings. Third place went to Yauheni Karaliok (47).
The women's criterium ended with another victory of Nastassia Kiptsikava, who outscored Alina Abramenka (27) and Valeryia Stsepanets (22) in the total points scored at the intermediate finishes (30).
Palina Konrad won the overall women's criterium standings. She scored 72 points in four stages. Hanna Vasilkova was second with 50. And Lizaveta Shapavalava finished the season third in the criterium (46).
In the men's criterium, four victories out of four were won by Yauheni Karaliok. In Grodno, the leader of Minsk Cycling Club was unstoppable. Having scored 45 points, he was far ahead of the other prize winners Vasili Strokau and Dzianis Marchuk, who earned 26 points each and took second and third place, respectively.
In the overall standings, Karaliok got 100 points out of a possible 100. Second place went to Vasili Strokau (60). Third place went to another racer from the capital's cycling club, Uladzimir Harakhavik (46).
BELARUS ROAD CYCLING CUP, STAGE 4 – INDIVIDUAL RACE (WOMEN, MEN)
BELARUS ROAD CYCLING CUP, STAGE 4 – GROUP RACE (WOMEN, MEN)
BELARUS ROAD CYCLING CUP, STAGE 4 – CRITERIUM (WOMEN, MEN)
BELARUS ROAD CYCLING CUP, OVERALL STANDINGS – INDIVIDUAL RACE (WOMEN, MEN)
BELARUS ROAD CYCLING CUP, OVERALL STANDINGS – GROUP RACE (WOMEN, MEN)
BELARUS ROAD CYCLING CUP, OVERALL STANDINGS – CRITERIUM (WOMEN, MEN)
After the cycling tournament "Pershy Rovar" on June 1, adults and children rode in a column from the Sports Palace to Minsk Arena and back. About 3 thousand people took part in the bike parade, the correspondent of Minsk-Novosti agency reports.
A similar event during the children's and youth competition "Pershy Rovar" was organized in 2023. Then about 2 thousand participants rode along Matusevich Street and asked the city authorities to continue the initiative in 2024. Perhaps on a larger scale. And for bike lovers, such a holiday was organized. But only on one of the main avenues of the capital - Pobediteley Ave.
Parade participants began flocking to the starting point an hour and a half before the start. People talked, imagined what the event would be like, how many people would come. Among those who decided to go were the heads of sports federations, district administrations, deputies, athletes, businessmen. And there were also many young people. According to preliminary estimates, about 3 thousand people came to the start.
The participants drove out through the gates for several minutes. And 25 minutes after the start of the parade, the fastest arrived at the finish line. Another 8-9 minutes later, the main part of the column finished the race. Chairman of Minsk City Council of Deputies Artem Tsuran shared his impressions:
— It was fantastic! Being in such a company of professionals and athletes gave me strength. The distance is short. During bike rides, I ride back and forth along Minsk bike path (about 55 km. — Author's note), so today I felt comfortable at the distance. The bike parade should be made traditional, as it brings a lot of positive emotions to residents. It doesn't matter what shape you are in — you don't have to ride at high speed.
First Deputy Minister of Sports and Tourism Aleksandr Dorokhovich, who took part in the race, noted that all the participants rode the distance with smiles, with happy eyes. Along the road stood Minsk residents who supported the cyclists, waving their hands.In a word, this is a sea of positivity. And this means that the goal was achieved, the holiday was a success. And the interlocutor also emphasized that it is necessary to invite others to such events by personal example.
Father Maksim and his son Arseniy enjoyed the ride. The parent said that he heard about the parade by chance and decided not to miss the opportunity to ride along the avenue with the wind in his hair with his child. Maksim added that this is a cool initiative, and he expects that in the coming years it will be continued. He rides along the avenue on his bike every day. Even in winter, since the paths are cleared.
The celebration at the Sports Palace will continue with a concert featuring Belarusian pop artists.
Photo by Aleksandr Gorbash
Belarus Open Track Cycling Cup among the men's and women's elite will be held from April 20 to 23 at Minsk Arena Velodrome.
The final day of the Russian Cup at the Locosphinx cycling track ended with the triumph of Belarusian athletes who won first and third places in madison.
Having successfully performed at the Grand Prix of Moscow, the Belarusian track racers went to St. Petersburg, where they will take part in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg from June 1 to 4.
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