Papanov takes victory on stage four of the Tour of Bulgaria

Martin Papanov won the fourth stage of the 2026 Tour of Bulgaria, covering the course in 2:28:22. The Bulgarian rider beat Antoni Muryj (Mazowsze Serce Polski) and Simone Lucca (Gragnano Sporting Club) in the sprint, both finishing with the same time.The raceThe stage was decided in a reduced sprint, with the first four finishers all recording the same time. Papanov came out on top of the leading group, while Filip Helta (Mazowsze Serce Polski) finished 14 seconds behind the winner.Stage result1. Martin Papanov — 2:28:222. Antoni Muryj (Mazowsze Serce Polski) s.t.3. Simone Lucca (Gragnano Sporting Club) s.t.4. Michele Bonometti s.t.5. Filip Helta (Mazowsze Serce Polski) +0:14General classificationNo change at the top of the general classification: Antoni Muryj (Mazowsze Serce Polski) retains the leader's jersey with 9:38:40, followed by Simone Lucca (Gragnano Sporting Club) at 2 seconds and Michele Bonometti at 6 seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.