Team dsm-firmenich PostNL capped off an incredible week of racing at the Tour of Türkiye on Sunday where they secured the GC title with Frank van den Broek.

Taking five exceptional stage wins throughout the race, conquering both the sprints and the mountains, Team dsm-firmenich PostNL headed to Istanbul on Sunday morning with the joint goals of protecting Van den Broek’s GC lead but also to play their cards for the stage once again. However, heavy and continuous rain from the early hours of the morning onwards saw wet and slippery roads in the centre of Istanbul, and the organisers ultimately decided to neutralise the stage for the safety of the peloton. That meant the bunch rolled it into the centre of the city behind the lead race car, completing one local lap, before Van den Broek was able to celebrate a brilliant first GC win with Team dsm-firmenich PostNL.

Click here for quotes from Van den Broek and coaching staff.