Russian Syritsa revels in rain as he wins opening stage


Celebration time: Astana Qazaqstan Team Gleb Syritsa smiles as he crosses the finish line to claim Stage 1 PETRONAS Le Tour de Langkawi form Kuala Pilah to Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Russian Gleb Syritsa will remember Kuala Lumpur for a very long time.

The Astana Qazaqstan rider prevailed in a wet sprint bunch finish to claim Stage 1 of the PETRONAS Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) from Kuala Pilah to Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

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