Cycling, Tirreno-Adriatico: Jakobsen wins the second stage. Ganna remains the leader
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The second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico, 210 km from Camaiore to Follonica, ended in a sprint with Fabio Jakobsen’s victory. The Dutchman of Soudal Quick Step prevails in front of the Belgian Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin) and the Colombian Fernando Gaviria (Movistar). The Eritrean Biniam Girmay (Intermarchè) remains at the foot of the podium, while the first of the Italians is Simone Consonni (Cofidis) who finishes in eighth place. In the standings Filippo Ganna remains race leader with 28″ over the German Lennard Kamma (Bora). Tomorrow third stage, Follonica-Foligno of 216 km.
Tirreno-Adriatico, Ganna hands down the opening time trial
“I knew I was fast but Fernando (Gaviria, ed) tried to anticipate. Jasper Philipsen and I immediately followed up. I wasn’t sure I won, but it’s nice to have reached 40 victories as a professional. I didn’t start the season like I would have liked to but my condition is now good”.
“It was a good race also thanks to the good weather that accompanied us compared to yesterday – explains Filippo Ganna -. On the last tear we stayed ahead and attentive. I hope to defend the Maglia Azzurra again tomorrow”.
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