Cycling: Paul Magnier is currently unbeatable. The French sprinter wins the fourth stage of the Tour of Guangxi – thus remaining the only winner of the six-day race to date.
Magnier sprints to the next victory while sitting
The 176,8-kilometer fourth stage of the Tour of Guangxi, from Bama to Jinchengjiang, was won – like the first three stages of the tour – by Paul Magnier (Soudal – Quick-Step). The Frenchman once again dominated the mass sprint against his rivals – even managing to win while seated. The day's breakaway was caught early on and had no chance of taking the stage victory. A late attack by Niklas Behrens (Visma | Lease a Bike) was also thwarted. The German attacked with approximately 10,0 kilometers to go, after Jhonatan Narváez (UAE – XRG) had won the final intermediate sprint.
Decision at the Tour of Guangxi
The overall winner of the Tour of Guangxi could be decided tomorrow on the way to Nongla. The final climb is 3,2 kilometers long with an average gradient of 7,3 percent. This finish is likely too demanding for sprinters like Paul Magnier (Soudal – Quick-Step) or Max Kanter (XDS Astana). The punchers are considered the favorites, as the final ramp is 1,2 kilometers long and averages an even steeper 14,8 percent.