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Czech rider Michal Schuran wins the Cycling Tour of Bulgaria

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Czech cyclist Michal Schuran is the champion in the 70th edition of the International Cycling Tour of Bulgaria. 

In the last, fifth, stage - 128.4 kilometers from Sliven to Shumen, Shuran finished in the middle of the main group, which was quite enough for him for the ultimate success. The winner of the stage was Michele Gazzoli from the Astana-Kazakhstan team. He finished second overall. 


Among the Bulgarian cyclists, Martin Papanov is at the top of the ranking, with seventh position. 

The Swiss Luca Jenni is the champion among athletes under 23 years of age.
Competitors from 28 countries took part in the 70th Cycling Tour of Bulgaria, which is about 705 racing kilometers long.








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