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By Nigar Orujova

Mountain biking Federation Cup was held in Azerbaijan on March 26.

Thirty athletes participated in the competition held under the rules of the International Cycling Union.

Each of them was competing in four circumferences of 3.5 km.

Aqshin Ismayilov, member of the "Synergy Baku" continental cycling team, won the competition. The second place went to Aqshin Baghirli, while Orkhan Mammadov became the bronze finalist.

The winners were awarded medals and money prize by the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation.

The tournament was held in an area where mountain biking competition is planned to be held during the first European Games in Baku in June 2015.

Earlier in March, the federation also held road cycling Federation Cup in Khizi region.

The competition was aimed at promoting the cycling sport among the population, as well as training the athletes.

Over 70 athletes of various age groups participated in the competition which applied International Cycling Union (UCI) rules.

The two-day contest saw Elite, U-23, and individual ride, U-17, U-15 male and female competition.

Cyclists of the Synergy Baku Cycling Project Tural Isgandarov and Agshin Ismayilov confirmed their leading positions, while Farid Mustafazade became the third.

Kerim Shiraliyev from U-17 category finished with 16:22, beating Shamil Rahimov by 8 seconds.

Sevinj Azizova showed the best results among female athletes.

Winners of the competition were awarded diplomas, medals, and money.