At the GP Pedalia criterium held in Turkey on Sunday, Estonian cyclist Oskar Nisu, competing for the China Anta - Mentech Cycling Team, finished in fourth place, narrowly missing out on a podium finish. The race encompassed a 25-lap course totaling 42 kilometers, featuring riders who had competed in an international one-day event the day prior. Nisu's team approached this criterium as a training event, which meant that they did not implement any specific race tactics during the competition.

Nisu shared his experience after the race, detailing his strategy of riding near the front of the group and making attempts to break away, but he was kept in check by the competition. He remarked on how, in the final eight laps, he focused on positioning himself for the group sprint finish. He entered the last corner well-placed to launch his sprint, positioned behind the eventual winner. However, after the turn, the sprint began, and Nisu struggled to get into the correct gear in time, leading to his loss of the critical moment to perform his sprint effectively.

Ultimately, despite his strong finish, Nisu's inability to get the right gear in the final moments of the race prevented him from achieving a better result. His fourth place finish highlights both the competitive nature of the criterium and the specific challenges athletes face in high-stakes cycling events, specifically related to timing and positioning during pivotal race moments.