Czech Tour: Fancellu wins stage four, first professional victory

Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) claimed victory on stage four of the Czech Tour 2026, taking the uphill finish in a time of 03:42:16. It is the Italian rider's first professional win.In the finale, Fancellu opened the sprint but slipped off his right pedal, managing to clip back in and accelerate once more toward the line. Andrew August (Netcompany-Ineos), who had caught up to him, then eased off his pace, giving way to his rival before surging again and finishing second in the same time. Nicolas Breuillard (TotalEnergies) completed the day's podium, also with the same time as the winner.Stage result1. Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) — 03:42:162. Andrew August (Netcompany-Ineos) — s.t.3. Nicolas Breuillard (TotalEnergies) — s.t.4. Václav Ježek (Kasper Crypto4Me) — +0:055. Filippo Turconi (Bardiani CSF 7 Saber) — +0:05Despite Fancellu's stage win, Andrew August defended the leader's jersey thanks to the work of his Netcompany-Ineos teammates, who controlled the pace on the final climb and prevented any attacks until the closing metres. The American thus secures the first general classification victory of his career.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.