Cycling: Stefan Küng (BMC) won the 2nd stage of the Tour de Romandie. The Swiss prevailed in Bulle in horrible weather ahead of Adriy Grivko (Astana). The two had separated from the main field with two companions and were able to save a narrow lead to the finish. In the general standings, Fabio Felline (Trek-Segafredo) stays ahead of Germany's Maximilian Schachmann (Quick-Step Floors).
Sander Armée storms into mountain jersey in the rain
Actually, the 2nd stage of the Tour de Romandie was supposed to lead over 160,7 kilometers from Champéry to Bulle. However, due to the heavy sleet, the descent at the beginning of the section was removed from the program. The riders started the race in Aigle, where two days ago the Prolog was discharged. So the stage was only 135 kilometers long. However, the day was not really pleasant for the drivers, because it rained and snowed heavily over the entire race distance. Nevertheless, four pilots have big plans: Adriy Grivko (Astana), Frederik Veuchelen (Wanty), Sander Armée (Lotto Soudal) and Stefan Küng (BMC) were able to break away from the peloton early on. Along the way, Sander Armée secured all the mountain prizes. Since he was already on the yesterday 1st stage If he was able to collect points, he will start tomorrow in a mountain jersey. Last year he was crowned King of the Tour de Romandie.
Stefan Küng wins in Bulle after a long sprint
After Sander Armée was able to collect all mountain points without resistance, he dropped back into the main field. The Belgian was the most dangerous man in the leading group overall. After an attack by Adriy Grivko, Frederik Veuchelen was no longer able to follow. By the way: From May 1st, Grivko banned for 45 days. From the initial quartet only a duo remained in Bulle. Stefan Küng started the sprint extremely early in the home straight. Grivko was lurking behind the wheel, but the Ukrainian couldn't pass. The Swiss Stefan Küng celebrates his second victory at the Tour de Romandie after 2015. The peloton arrived 20 seconds after the winner. Sonny Colbrelli won the sprint for third place. There were no changes in the overall rating. Germany's Maximilian Schachmann (Quick-Step Floors) finished XNUMXth and remains second overall and leader in the junior rankings.
Result of the 2nd stage of the Tour de Romandie
| PLATZ | Driver | Country | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stefan Kung | Switzerland | BMC | 3:33:15 |
| 2. | Andriy Grivko | Ukraine | Astana | st |
| 3. | Sonny Colbrelli | Italy | Bahrain Merida | + 0: 20 |
| 4. | Alexander Edmondson | Australia | Orica Scott | st |
| 5. | Ben Swift | Great Britain | UAE | st |
The overall ranking of the Tour de Romandie after the 2nd stage
| PLATZ | Driver | Country | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fabio Fellina | Italy | Trek-Segafredo | 8:12:42 |
| 2. | Maximilian schachmann | Germany | Quick Step Floors | + 0: 08 |
| 3. | Jesus Herrada | Spain | Movistar | st |
| 4. | Primois Roglic | Slovenia | LottoNL Jumbo | + 0: 09 |
| 5. | Ion Izaguirre | Spain | Bahrain Merida | + 0: 12 |