Jonathan Milan (Bahrain – Victorious) has won Stage 2 of the 2023 Giro d’Italia, the 202km long Teramo-San Salvo. David Dekker (Team Arkéa Samsic) and Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) finished second and third respectively.
The day belonged to a five-man breakaway until twenty kilometers to go, when the group was reabsorbed by the peloton. The finale was far from being a quiet one, due to a crash that took many riders down just four kilometers from the line.
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) retains the Maglia Rosa.
Only the second reigning World Champion to top the Giro d’Italia general classification this century, the 23-year-old was resplendent in the pink jersey during Sunday’s journey in the province of Chieti, flanked by his Soudal Quick-Step teammates. Luck was on Evenepoel’s side, as he was able to escape the crash and finish with the reduced main group.
“We did well to stay out of trouble. That was the plan and I’m glad it worked out, although that crash wasn’t nice at all. Fortunately, I wasn’t caught in that incident”, said Remco right after the stage. “Apart from that, it was a pretty quiet day, one which was special, as I got to wear the pink jersey for the first time in my career. I enjoyed every single moment, and it was really nice to receive a lot of encouragement from the fans on the side of the road.”
Stage 2 Brief Results:
- Jonathan Milan (Bahrain – Victorious) – 202 km in 4h’55’11″, average speed 41.059 km/h
- David Dekker (Team Arkéa Samsic) s.t.
- Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) s.t.
General Classification After Stage 2:
- Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
- Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) at 22″
- João Pedro Gonçalves Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) at 29″
Jerseys:
- Maglia Rosa, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by Enel – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
- Maglia Ciclamino (Cyclamen), leader of the Points Classification, sponsored by Agenzia ICE with the brand Madeinitaly.gov.it – Jonathan Milan (Bahrain – Victorious)
- Maglia Azzurra, leader of the Gran Premio della Montagna (KOM), sponsored by Banca Mediolanum – Paul Lapeira (Ag2r Citroën Team)
- Maglia Bianca, Best Young Rider, sponsored by Intimissimi Uomo – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) worn by – Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates)
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