New Zealand cyclist Josh Burnett wins Stage V of Baku–Khankandi Race

New Zealander Josh Burnett has won Stage V of the Baku–Khankandi Azerbaijan Cycling Race, Report informs.

The rider from Spain's Burgos team crossed the finish line first.

Burnett completed the 181.3‑kilometer Tartar–Khankendi route in 4 hours, 16 minutes, and 35 seconds.

Henok Mulubrhan of Astana finished second, while Burnett's teammate, Uruguayan Eric Antonio Fagúndez, took third place.

In earlier stages:

- Stage I was won by Aleksey Shnyrko of China's Li‑Ning Star team

- Stage II by Yevgeniy Fedorov of Astana (Kazakhstan)

- Stage III by Gleb Syritsa of Astana (Russia)

- Stage IV by Marco Manenti of Italy's Bardiani CSF 7 Saber.

The race is part of the UCI 2.1 category, with 24 teams from 20 countries competing. The prize fund exceeds €50,000.