Algerian Youssef Raqi wins the second stage of the Tour of Algiers – New Algeria
Algerian cyclist Youssef Raqi was able to win the second stage Tour of Algeria – 2024. Which took place today, Monday, between Sidi Bel Abbes and Mostaganem, a distance of 141 km, with the participation of 74 cyclists from 16 teams.
Yusuf Raqiqi, a professional for the Malaysian Terengganu Club, finished the race in first place with a time of 3:17:39 s, winning the blue jersey for the second stage, while his compatriot, Hamza Yassin (Madar Team Pro Team) finished. In third place, thus retaining the yellow jersey for the leader of the overall standings, with a time of 6 hours 37 minutes 31 seconds (the timing of the first and second stages).
With this achievement, the Algerian cyclist surpassed many distinguished names in the world The competition. Michael Melkias from the Eritrea national team came in the third row for this second stage.
It is noteworthy that the Algerian cyclist, Hamza Yacine, gave Algeria victory at the beginning of this tour. When he dominated the first stage, yesterday, Sunday, between Oran and Sidi Bel Abbes (142 km). To win four special jerseys for the opening stage: the yellow jersey as the leader of the overall standings, the blue jersey for the winner of the stage, and the green jersey for the fastest cyclist in the phase. Finally, the red shirt of the best Algerian cyclist.
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