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The start was slightly delayed due to a couple of issues for Ben O’Connor (Jayco-AlUla) and an Ineos Grenadiers rider. Fortunately, all are back riding and racing is underway.
We’re underway
Today’s stage features 2108 metres of elevation gain.
The neutral is longer than yesterday’s with 6.8km of steady riding before racing begins.
The riders are due to start at 13:10 local time.
The riders have started the neutralised zone for today’s stage.
Jerseys:
Journalists on the ground are very keen to speak to the top two from yesterday. Will Godon and Evenepoel swap jerseys after today’s stage?
Sign on is well underway with the race leader, Godon, taking in the limelight.
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Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) had a superb start to his race for the GC title here in Catalonia with a very strong third place, even after having to launch his sprint very early. He is feeling the distance of Milan-San Remo, but is looking forward to the week ahead…
Stage 2 is a similar day, only the big climb comes much later in the day. It isn’t categorised, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard. A 167.4km day from Figueres to Banyoles with 2108 metres of elevation gain. It is a difficult stage to call.
Stage 1 was a rapid day in the saddle with only the strongest riders able to compete at the finish with French champion, Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers),…
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