Wout Poels achieved his first win for XDS Astana by claiming Stage 4 of the Tour of Turkiye, moving into the overall lead. The stage featured challenging conditions, including rain and crashes, culminating in a decisive ascent. Poels attacked in the last five kilometres, outpacing his competitors, including teammate Harold Martín López, who finished second. This victory marks a triumphant day for the team, with Poels now leading the general classification by 23 seconds. Looking ahead, the next stage is anticipated to favor sprinters before another critical summit finish.
In a triumphant day for the Chinese-Kazakh team, Poels' teammate Harold Martín López placed second, 19 seconds back, showcasing their strong performance.
Poels was again the first to really open the throttle two kilometres from the line, followed by Martín López, highlighting their strategic teamwork.
After former leader Tibor del Grosso was dropped eight kilometres from the line, Poels now heads the GC by 23 seconds ahead of his teammate.
A crash-marred stage, coupled with a hilly opening leg, intensified the competition, making Poels' victory significant in this tough environment.
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