There is plenty of excitement ahead of the final stage of the Tour of Slovakia. For the first time in the race’s history, the riders will finish with the brutal climb to Kráľová hoľa, at an altitude of 1,934 meters.
On paper, the 197,5km from Beluša to Galanta is the easiest of this year’s Tour of Slovakia.
Four breakaway riders eyed each other as they prepared to sprint for victory on Stage 3 of the Tour of Slovakia. Suddenly, the chasing group emerged, leading to chaos.
The longest stage of the Tour of Slovakia will also take the riders briefly into Czechia. With an undulating course and five categorized climbs, Stage 3 offers another opportunity for a breakaway to succeed.
Soudal-Quick Step’s Paul Magnier continues to dominate the Tour of Slovakia. The sprint specialist won the second stage in a mass sprint, bringing his total to six stage victories in the race over two years, solidifying his status as one of the world’s best sprinters.
A climb from 620 to 1,262 meters sounds tough. But is the almost 40-kilometer ascent to Štrbské Pleso steep enough to drop the sprinters?
Frenchman Paul Magnier replicated his performance from last year in the Tour of Slovakia, showcasing his sprinting prowess on the first stage.
Will the sprinters follow the best climbers to the finish on stage 1 of the Tour of Slovakia?
Tour of Slovakia – or Okolo Slovenska – is a UCI 2.1-category race over 5 stages. The total distance is 889,4km, and the finish of stage 5 is the hardest ever in the 70-year history of the race. Watch it on SC Play.
Starting September 16, SC Play brings you five stages of the Tour of Slovakia, live and included in the membership on ProXCskiing.com.
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