TEAM BARLOWORLD’S FOURTH WIN THIS SEASON

Team Barloworld’s star of the moment, Gianpaolo Cheula, was the overall general classification winner of the 58^th Course de la Paix (Peace Race) in the Czech Republic which finished in Hannover, Germany yesterday.

heula took over the leader’s jersey on the race’s sixth stage last Friday, and maintained momentum throughout the final two stages. As he started yesterday’s final and 8^th stage in the leader’s jersey, it was a given that without any crashes, Cheula would win this stage race. He is only the second Italian to win the race after Michele Scarponi (2004).

This was Cheula’s fourth pro win, and biggest win yet with his previous three victories all coming in 2002.

“It’s wonderful to finally come back and taste the joy of winning. A big thanks to my Barloworld teammates. I wish to pay tribute for their excellent work. This success will be the best gift for my 27^th birthday next week,” said an ecstatic Cheula.

Teammate Felix Cardenas also had a good race and finished 9^th overall.

The prestigious Course de la Paix covers over 1274 kilometers and has become an important race for talented young riders to showcase their skills.