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17.9.2023, 10:00 | 5th Stage | From start 0 km, To finish 184 km

Ceremonial start.. Riders are heading to the edge of the town Hlohovec, where the real start takes place.

17.9.2023, 09:55 | 5th Stage | Before the start

Last 5 minutes remain until the ceremonial start of stage 5 in Hlohovec.

17.9.2023, 09:50 | 5th Stage | Before the start

Welcome to the live coverage of last stage of Tour of Slovakia's 67th year. Today is the longest stamina test for cyclists - stage 5 spans over 184 km. Riders have to overcome three classified climbs and two intermediate sprints. Stage starts in Hlohovec and ends in Púchov.

17.9.2023, 09:50 | 5th Stage

You are following the live coverage of last stage of the Tour of Slovakia 2023.
Stage 5 started at 10:00, finish is expected at 14:15. The course is flat with three categorized climbs and two intermediate sprints on offer. From 13.15 you can watch the race on YOUTUBE.

16.9.2023, 15:01 | 4th Stage

Our live text coverage has ended for today. Thank you for your attention and see you tomorrow here at 9:50! The last stage starts at 10:00.

16.9.2023, 14:56 | 4th Stage | Finish

16.9.2023, 14:54 | 4th Stage | Finish

16.9.2023, 14:53 | 4th Stage | Finish

16.9.2023, 14:52 | 4th Stage | Finish

16.9.2023, 14:51 | 4th Stage | Finish

16.9.2023, 14:50 | 4th Stage | Finish

16.9.2023, 14:47 | 4th Stage | Finish

Provisional leaders of classifications before the last stage:
General classification: Rémi Cavagna (Soudal - Quick-Step)
Points classification: Rémi Cavagna (Soudal - Quick-Step)
KOM classification: Milan Vader (Jumbo - Visma) - už istý víťaz
U23 classification: Colby Simmons (Jumbo - Visma)
Best Slovak rider: Lukáš Kubiš (Dukla Banská Bystrica)
The most aggressive rider: Tomáš Kalojíros (RRK Group - Pierre Baugette – Benzinol)

16.9.2023, 14:15 | 4th Stage | Finish

Rémi Cavagna (Soudal - Quick-Step) finished the stage within the bunch and he remains the leader of the race.

16.9.2023, 14:14 | 4th Stage | Finish

Luca Colnaghi (Green Project - Bardiani CSF) crossed the finish line on third place.

16.9.2023, 14:13 | 4th Stage | Finish

Cees Bol (Astana - Qazaqstan) came second.

16.9.2023, 14:12 | 4th Stage | Finish

Tim Merlier (Soudal - Quick-Step) won Stage 4.

16.9.2023, 14:10 | 4th Stage | From start 148 km, To finish 1 km

1 km to go. Soudal - Quick-Step pulls the bunch ahead. Mass sprint is expected.

16.9.2023, 14:09 | 4th Stage | From start 146 km, To finish 3 km

Rémi Cavagna (Soudal - Quick-Step) in yellow jersey is at the front of the bunch, working for Tim Merlier.

16.9.2023, 14:08 | 4th Stage | From start 145 km, To finish 4 km

Results of intermediate sprint in Nitra:
1. Milan Vader (Jumbo - Visma) 6 points + 3 bonus seconds
2. Stefan Küng (Groupama - FDJ) 4 points + 2 bonus seconds
3. Colby Simmons (Jumbo - Visma) 2 points + 1 bonus second
4. Pau Miguel Delgado (Equipo Kern Pharma) 1 point

16.9.2023, 14:06 | 4th Stage | From start 144 km, To finish 5 km

Milan Vader (Jumbo - Visma) won the intermediate sprint.

16.9.2023, 14:04 | 4th Stage | From start 141 km, To finish 8 km

The peloton entered Nitra and is approaching the last intermedia sprint.

16.9.2023, 14:02 | 4th Stage | From start 139 km, To finish 10 km

Bruno Armirail (Groupama - FDJ) is back in the peloton. Team Soudal - Quick-Step gave him no chance.

16.9.2023, 14:01 | 4th Stage | From start 139 km, To finish 10 km

Bruno Armirail (Groupama - FDJ) attacked in the peloton.