Sagan wins Slovakian National Championships, but not the one you think

Juraj Sagan wins his first Slovakian National Championships, breaking his brother Peter's run of five consecutive victories

Juraj Sagan at Paris-Roubaix (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

A Sagan will yet again wear the Slovakian champion's jersey for the next 12 months, but for the first time since 2010 it won't be Peter Sagan.

Peter's brother Juraj took the glory in Sunday's road race, with the world champion finishing 35 seconds off the pace.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.