The opening stage of the 2025 Tour of Turkey concluded with a thrilling sprint finish in Antalya, where Simon Dehairs from Alpecin-Deceuninck claimed his first professional victory. After 132km of racing, Dehairs narrowly edged out Matteo Malucelli, showcasing excellent timing and teamwork. The race featured a flat route, making a sprint finish inevitable, despite a seven-man breakaway that momentarily threatened the peloton. As the stage progressed, the lead dwindled, setting the stage for a competitive sprint that saw multiple teams collaborate before Dehairs sprinted ahead to victory.
Simon Dehairs clinched his first professional victory in the 2025 Tour of Turkey's opening stage with a thrilling sprint finish, narrowly beating Matteo Malucelli.
The stage began and ended in Antalya, featuring a flat route that was anticipated to conclude with a sprint. Even so, a seven-man breakaway momentarily led.
Alpecin-Deceuninck executed a perfect lead-out in the final kilometer, allowing Dehairs to cross the line just inches ahead of Malucelli.
Despite the breakaway's initial advantage, the peloton's strong collaboration, particularly from Alpecin-Deceuninck, ultimately led to a successful sprint finish.
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