2016 Sibiu Cycling Tour

The 2016 Sibiu Cycling Tour took place between July 6 and July 10 having moved forward one week due to the local elections. The race opened with the traditional prologue and for the first time featured a mountain time trial to Bâlea Lac.[1] This edition is featured four pro-continental teams including for the first time a British team ONE Pro Cycling.[2][3]

2016 Sibiu Tour
2016 UCI Europe Tour
Race details
Dates6-10 July
Stages5
Distance553.8 km (344.1 mi)
Winning time13h 35' 57
Results
Winner  Nikolay Mihaylov (BUL) (CCC–Sprandi–Polkowice)
  Second  Francesco Gavazzi  (ITA) (Androni Giocattoli–Sidermec)
  Third  Alex Turrin (ITA) (Unieuro–Wilier)
Points  Davide Vigano (ITA) (Androni Giocattoli–Sidermec)
Mountains  Daniel Turek (CZE) (Cycling Academy)
Youth  Marco Tecchio (ITA) (Unieuro–Wilier)

The race was won by Nikolay Mihaylov after he was part of a breakaway on Stage 2. The race was notable for its first Romanian stage winner, Andrei Nechita, who won the opening prologue, and also its first Australian stage winner Steele von Hoff.

Teams

UCI Professional Continental teams

UCI Continental teams

National Teams

  • Romanian National Team
  • Bulgarian National Team

Route and stages
Stage Information
Stage Date Course Distance Type Winner
P[4] 6 JulySibiu - Sibiu2.3 km (1 mi)Time Trial Andrei Nechita (ROM)[5] Andrei Nechita (ROM)
1[6] 7 JulySibiu - Agnita - Cisnădie - Sibiu188.0 km (117 mi)Intermediate stage Steele von Hoff (AUS)[7] Steele von Hoff (AUS)
2[8] 8 JulySibiu - Medias - Paltinis213.0 km (132 mi)Mountain Stage Nikolay Mihaylov (BUL)[9] Nikolay Mihaylov (BUL)
3[10] 9 JulyBalea Lac7.5 km (5 mi)Mountain Time Trial Kirill Pozdnyakov (RUS)[11] Nikolay Mihaylov (BUL)
4[12] 10 JulySibiu - Poplaca Circuit - Sibiu143.0 km (89 mi)Intermediate Stage Davide Vigano (ITA)[13] Nikolay Mihaylov (BUL)
Final Classifications
Cyclist Team Time
1  Nikolay Mihaylov (BUL) CCC–Sprandi–Polkowice 13h 35' 57
2  Francesco Gavazzi (ITA) Androni Giocattoli–Sidermec + 4' 33"
3  Alex Turrin (ITA) Unieuro–Wilier + 5' 35"
 Davide Vigano (ITA) Androni Giocattoli–Sidermec -
 Daniel Turek (CZE) Cycling Academy Team -
 Serghei Țvetcov (ROM) Androni Giocattoli–Sidermec -
 Marco Tecchio (ITA) Unieuro–Wilier -
 Daniel Crista (ROM) Tusnad Cycling Team -
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References
  1. "Mix of old and new for 2016 edition". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2015-10-22. Retrieved 2015-11-30.
  2. "Strong field for 2016 Sibiu Cycling Tour". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-02-24. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
  3. "19 Teams contest the 6th Edition". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  4. "Twisty turns and wobbly weather – a look at the prologue". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  5. "Nechita first Romanian Sibiu Cycling Tour stage winner in tonight's prologue". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  6. "Two in a row for Romania? A preview of stage 2". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  7. "Another First in Sibiu as Aussie Steele von Hoff wins stage 1". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  8. "Uphill finish at Păltiniș – a preview of stage 2". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-08. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  9. "Mihaylov spoils it for the favorites in Păltiniș". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-08. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  10. "6.8 kilometres of truth in stunning landscape". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-09. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  11. "Altitude training pays off for Pozdnyakov at Bâlea Lac". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-09. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  12. "A short stage with a classics finish". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-10. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  13. "Mihaylov seals Sibiu Cycling Tour win – Viganò wins on the Piața Mare". Clubul Sportiv Sibiu Sport Project. 2016-07-10. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
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