Another chapter of Slovak national tour is behind us. It ended once again in the hands of Patrick Lefeveres Quick-Step and despite absence of the defending champion Peter Sagan, debut presence of best team in the world Jumbo-Visma meant the high level of the race remained.

Last chapter of this years race finished with a surprise victory for breakaway riders in Kosice. Jasper Heast took the stage honours, while in the peloton, Josef Cerny safely defended his overall lead and became fourth Quick-Step rider in five years to won Tour of Slovakia.

Koen Bouwman won reduced bunch sprint in Spisska Nova Ves and closed in on GC. He is now only two seconds behind leader Josef Cerny. Lorenzo Fortunato dominated the climbs today and ensured he will win the climbers classification tomorrow.