Shahrdari Tabriz cycling team crested in 2017 Tour of Iran
Iranian Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Continental cycling team Shahrdari Tabriz has shown great endurance and remarkable athletic skills at the 32nd edition of Tour of Iran (Azarbaijan), and deservedly claimed the title at the conclusion of the international sports event.
On Friday, professional road bicycle racers for the Tabriz-based team could accomplish the entire six stages of the tournament, and registered the total time of 69:37.15.
They rode the total length of 1,017 kilometers (631.93 miles) with the routs passing through the cities of Tabriz, Urmia, Jolfa and Sarein plus Sahand ski resort.
They were followed by compatriots from Pishgaman Yazd Cycling Team, who clocked 69:38.58 to finish in the second slot.
Third-placed Belgian UCI Continental cycling team Tarteletto–Isorex recorded 69:53.40.
Earlier in the day, Theodore Yates, who is currently riding for Australian UCI Continental cycling team Drapac–Pat's Veg Holistic Development Team, clocked 2:04.32, riding a distance of 114 kilometers (70.8 miles) within the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz to stand atop the podium at the end of the sixth stage of Tour of Iran.
He was followed by Iranian opponent Mohammad Ganjkhanlou and Marco Doets from the Netherlands.
Dutch racing cyclist Rob Ruijgh, who rides for UCI Continental team Tarteletto-Isorex, stood on top of the overall podium and received the golden jersey.
Additionally, Kazakhstani cyclist Ilya Davidenok, who rides for Shahrdari Tabriz Team, bested his rivals in the mountain racing section. Doets got the green jersey.
The green jersey is a term used in road bicycle racing. It is a distinctive racing jersey worn by the leader in a subsidiary competition.
The 32nd edition of Tour of Iran (Azarbaijan) kicked off on October 8, and wrapped up on October 13, 2017.
A total of 14 teams from various countries, including Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Germany, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait and the Netherlands, took part in the event.
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