Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal-QuickStep) attacked on the final climb and outsprinted yellow jersey Marc Hirschi (UAE Team Emirates) to win the fourth and final stage of the Czech Tour in Šternberk. Hirschi, who had taken over the leader’s jersey on stage 2, claimed the overall victory with a 28-second lead over his closest competitor and teammate Diego Ulissi.
Once the early breakaway was caught on the 129.2km stage, a group of 12 riders with Alaphilippe and Hirschi, escaped on the penultimate ascent of Sternberk (1km at 8.1%) which featured some tricky cobblestone sections.
