Junior Lecerf claimed his first General Classification victory at the Czech Tour after a dramatic final stage. Despite Cian Uijtdebroeks initially building a 20-second lead on the final climb, he faded just before the finish. Jannis Peter unexpectedly won the final stage, with Uijtdebroeks second and Lecerf third. Lecerf's victory margin was seven seconds over Uijtdebroeks and eight seconds over Alessandro Fancellu. He expressed his determination during the race and reflected on the memorable experience of taking home the yellow jersey.
"It was really hard, but I always believed in myself. When things began heating up, I tried to stay in the wheel of Cian, but at one point I had some difficulties, and decided to go at my own pace in order not to explode, making sure I could always see him."
"In the last 500 meters, as we were making inroads into that gap, I used a bit the slipstream of the others and gave everything I had, and managed to finish on the podium and take the GC win. I am happy I will take home the yellow jersey. It's been a great week for us and it will be a race I will always remember."
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