In the second stage with arrival in Sovicille, the Alpecin sprinter won ahead of the Dutch Kooij and the Australian Groves. Sagan fourth. The blue of the Ineos is confirmed in command
The Belgian Tim Merlier won in the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico. At the finish line in Sovicille – after 219 km starting from Camaiore – the Alpecin sprinter, who in 2021 won a stage in the Tour de France, followed the Quick Step train that was trying to launch Ballerini.
Once out on the home straight, Merlier overtook Sagan and then managed to keep the return of Dutchman Kooij (Jumbo Visma). Third place for the Australian Groves (BikeExchange) ahead of Sagan (TotalEnergies) and Consonni (Cofidis). Second stage that experienced the escape of the two Italians Gavazzi and Bais of Eolo Kometa reached and overcome 20 km from the finish by the Spanish Soler (Uae Emirates) before the group regrouped 3 km from the finish. At that point the Ineos train with Ganna came into action but Viviani lost the wheel of her companion. Third stage tomorrow: 170 km from Murlo to Terni.
Order of arrival
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1. Merlier (Bel, Alpecin) in 5h25’23”
2. Kooij (Ola, Jumbo-Visma) st
3. Groves (Aus, BikeExchange) s.t.
4. Sagan (Slk, TotalEnergies) s.t.
5. Consonni (Cofidis) s.t.
Classification
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1. Ganna (Ineos) in 5h40’40”
2. Evenepoel (Bel, Quick Step) a 11”
3. Pogacar (Slo, Uae Emirates) a 17”
4. Asgreen (Dan, Quick Step) a 24”
5. Dowsett (Gb, Israel) a 25”
March 8, 2022 (change March 8, 2022 | 20:18)
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