![]() Primož Roglič, who is considered Evenepoel’s strongest challenger, was 43 seconds behind the Belgian. “I actually saw it happen so we know who we actually can blame for this crash, but that’s racing … it wasn’t a nice move so luckily we stayed out of trouble and arrived safe.”Įvenepoel had stormed to victory in the opening time trial. “We were in the front so we were out of trouble but it was a pretty nasty crash I think. “Everything was pretty fine,” said Evenepoel, who rides for Soudal Quick-Step. That came shortly before the three-kilometer mark and so also caused time gaps in the general classification.Įvenepoel finished safely in the peloton to maintain his 22-second advantage over Filippo Ganna, with João Almeida seven seconds further back. Mads Pedersen and Mark Cavendish, two of the riders who would have hoped to contest the sprint, were caught up in a crash near the end. ![]() “Yesterday I did a nice time trial, I was quite happy, I was pushing good but I could never imagine that today was coming a victory.” “I cannot believe it because it’s my first Giro, second stage. “It’s something that is incredible, I’m without words,” Milan said. The Bahrain Victorious rider edged out David Dekker and Kaden Groves in a bunch sprint at the end of the 126-mile route from Teramo to San Salvo. ![]() It is Milan’s first Grand Tour and the 22-year-old Italian punched his fist in the air in delight as he crossed the line. SAN SALVO, Italy - Jonathan Milan sprinted to victory in a crash-affected finale of Stage 2 at the Giro d’Italia, while pre-race favorite Remco Evenepoel held on to the leader’s pink jersey.
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