The Tour of Istanbul 2024, the region’s flagship stage race, took place this year from 12 to 15 September. Over four days, the different participating teams battled it out through the historic streets and sublime landscapes of the Turkish metropolis. And during the week of competition, it was the Team that came out on top, leaving its mark on this year’s event with more than solid collective and individual performances.
Mathieu Burgaudeau: the orange jersey and two victories
Right from the start of this competition, Mathieu Burgaudeau established himself as one of the riders to watch. True to his combative, explosive style, he moved to the front of the pack and gradually consolidated his lead in the overall classification. At the end of the particularly demanding stages 2 and 3, Mathieu Burgaudeau wore the orange jersey, symbol of the leader, and never let up in his efforts or his position.
Thanks to a well-orchestrated strategy by the whole team, Mathieu and the entire team were able to defend their lead brilliantly right up to the final stage. His mastery of key moments and excellent management of opposing attacks enabled him to win and finish this Tour of Istanbul as overall leader. His victory was the fruit of exemplary teamwork, but also of his individual talent and strength of character, as demonstrated by his victory on stage 3, where our rider won by pedal power on the Polonezkoy climb. Credits: Tour of Istanbul Emilien Jeannière: Best sprinter and deserved podium finish
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