Baltic Chain Tour, Pajur Takes the Win in Stage 1B
by Radiociclismo AI
Romet Pajur (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe Rookies) wins the opening stage of the Baltic Chain Tour 2026, the 1B, covering the course in 3:52:57. It is the Estonian rider's first stage victory of the season in this stage race, which also propels him to the top of the general classification.
Romet Pajur (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe Rookies) takes the win in the opening stage of the Baltic Chain Tour 2026, the 1B, covering the course in 3:52:57. For the Estonian rider, this is his first stage victory of the season in this stage race, a result that also propels him to the top of the general classification.The RaceThe inaugural stage came down to a reduced sprint, with the group of the best riders arriving together at the finish line. Pajur edged out his direct pursuers by a few seconds, imposing himself with authority in the final sprint.Stage Result1. Romet Pajur (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe Rookies) — 3:52:572. Fabian Steininger (Schwingshandl Intralogistics) s.t.3. Bartlomiej Proć (Wibatech Lubelskie Perła Polski) +0:024. Albert Jensen +0:025. Sander Gysland +0:02General ClassificationWith his stage victory, Pajur dons the first leader's jersey of the race with a time of 3:58:39. Behind him, Karl Kurits (Lucky Sport Cycling Team) and Fabian Steininger trail by six seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, which will determine the final outcome of the Baltic Chain Tour 2026.
