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Preview of S4 | LI NING STAR vs. SOLUTION TECH VINI FANTINI TEAM: A Thrilling Battle Awaits

  • Writer: Cassie Lyu
    Cassie Lyu
  • 7 days ago
  • 2 min read


Tomorrow, April 10th, the "XDS Cup" 16th Tour of Hainan will enter its fourth stage, with the final stage taking place the day after. The fourth stage starts in Boting, passes through Sanya and Ledong, and ends in Dongfang, covering a total distance of 190.8 kilometers. The first half of the stage will feature continuous climbs along the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park tourist road, while the second half will be mostly flat. The fifth stage, starting from Dongfang, will follow the coastline to Sanya, covering 182.8 kilometers, primarily on flat roads, bringing the event to a close.


As of the end of the third stage, the top three in the general classification are:


1. TSARENKO Kyrylo: A dark horse from the SOLUTION TECH VINI FANTINI TEAM, unexpectedly leading. He only needs to safely complete the last two stages under the protection of his teammates to have a strong chance of wearing the yellow jersey to the final victory on Friday. His performance is highly anticipated, as he was not under much pressure before the race and might become even stronger.



2. RAILEANU Cristian: A rider from the LI NING STAR Team, trailing the leader by just four seconds. Ningxia Sports Lottery has never been so close to winning a UCI 2.Pro multi-day race, making the last two days full of suspense and excitement. The team's strategy and performance will determine the final outcome, especially in the tactical battle against Synergy Baku-Vinotti, promising a thrilling showdown for fans.


3. SINSCHEK Nils: A rider from the PARKHOTEL VALKENBURGTeam, 50 seconds behind the leader. This rider, who has won three combativity awards with consecutive breakaways, seems less concerned about his general classification ranking (he only realized he was in the top three after being reminded during the post-stage press conference). He is expected to break away early in tomorrow's stage to secure mountain points and lock in the polka-dot jersey. Although he is under less pressure, his aggressive style means he could still go all out and theoretically has a chance to take the yellow jersey.



However, the most exciting aspect of Stage 4 will be the competition and tactics between Synergy Baku-Vinotti and Ningxia Sports Lottery. The leading Synergy Baku-Vinotti team will strive to control the race at the front of the peloton, while Sinschek, who is close to securing the final polka-dot jersey, might join forces with Ningxia riders to form a breakaway group, each pursuing their own goals. Stage 4 could become the most thrilling stage of this year's Tour of Hainan, with a captivating battle of wits and strength. Let's look forward to the spectacular performances of these top riders in Stage 4.


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