Turul Romaniei. Ilkhan Dostiev wins the general classification

The rider of Astana Qazaqstan Development Team Ilkhan Dostiev became the overall winner of the stage race Tour of Romania. His teammate Davide Toneatti finished the race second in the GC.

The final stage of 98 kilometers was held in the capital of Romania, Bucharest. In addition to the first two places in the general classification, Astana Qazaqstan Development Team also prevailed in the mountains and best young rider classifications and became the best team of the race.

“I’m very happy with my victory! From the first days of the race, I felt that I came here in a very good shape. I’m glad I was able to keep the three jerseys. Our entire team did an incredible job and I’m very grateful to everyone. So far, this season is a very pleasant and good season for me, and I’ll do my best to keep going like this“, – said Ilkhan Dostiev.

“Obviously, the general classification was our priority in the final stages, but today we also wanted to win the final stage, but a crash which occurred with 1.5 kilometers before the finish took away Ivan’s (Smirnov) chances to fight for the victory in the sprint. We are glad abut finishing the race on the first two places in the general classification. If not for yesterday’s crash, we could have taken the entire podium, but that’s sports, it happens”, – said the team Sports Director, Alexander Shushemoin.

Photo credit: Traian Olinici Sports Photographer