Kerkhofs Wins Stage Four of the Tour du Faso, Basson Takes Over the Leader's Jersey

Jonathan Kerkhofs, riding for Universe Cycling Team, has won the fourth stage of the Tour du Faso with a time of 02:38:13. The Belgian rider beat a compact group in the sprint, all finishing with the same time as the winner. The race The finish came down to a bunch sprint: none of the riders at the front managed to gain a margin over their rivals, and the finishing order was decided with no gaps among the top five. Kerkhofs got the better of Youssef Bdadou (Morocco) and Hamza Amari (Algeria), both credited with the same time. Stage results Jonathan Kerkhofs (Universe Cycling Team) — 02:38:13 Youssef Bdadou (Morocco) — s.t. Hamza Amari (Algeria) — s.t. Yaya Diallo (Mali) — s.t. Saturnin Yameogo (Burkina Faso) — s.t. Updated general classification The stage victory does not change the top of the standings, which nonetheless changes hands: Gustav Basson (Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team) is the new leader with 12:56:51, taking the jersey from Wijfje Tom. Behind him are Soumaila Ilboudo (Burkina Faso) at 0:41 and Timmy De Boes at 0:44. Outlook The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, with Basson called upon to defend his lead on a still narrow margin.