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Matthew Brennan wins Stage 1 of Tour de Romandie, while Wout Poels takes the lead in the Tour of Turkey.

Matthew Brennan showcased his sprinting prowess by clinching victory in Stage 1 of the Tour de Romandie. The stage, spanning 194 kilometers from Münchenstein to Fribourg, featured four classified climbs, including the challenging Col de Pontins, which posed a significant test for the riders. Brennan`s decisive finish in the bunch sprint not only earned him the stage win but also propelled him to the top of the general classification.

In the early part of the race, a breakaway group consisting of Silvan Dillier (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Ben Zwiehoff (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Gerben Kuypers (Intermarché-Wanty), Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier (Lidl-Trek), and Enzo Paleni (Groupama-FDJ) managed to establish a four-minute lead. However, their efforts were ultimately thwarted as the peloton closed in, with Kuypers securing valuable mountain points along the way.

In other cycling news, Tibor Del Grosso maintained his lead in the Tour of Turkey after Stage 3, while Wout Poels claimed victory in Stage 4, taking over the overall lead. Alexander Kristoff announced his retirement plans for the end of 2025, aiming to pass the torch to his younger brother, Felix Ørn-Kristoff. Additionally, Jonas Vingegaard conducted reconnaissance for the upcoming Tour de France on the challenging Hautacam and Col de Peyresourde. Meanwhile, the Giro d`Italia introduced exciting time-bonus sprints across 19 stages in partnership with Red Bull, promising thrilling action ahead.

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