Tim Merlier (Alpecin-Fenix) dominated the dash on Stage 2 to mark his Giro d’Italia debut with an early win. The Belgian soared via the end forward of Giacomo Nizzolo (Qhubeka Assos) and Elia Viviani (Cofidis) after a chaotic finale. Breakaway duo Filippo Tagliani (Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec) and Umberto Marengo (Bardiani-CSF-Faizane) have been swallowed up within the closing kilometres because it went to a bunch dash. There had initially been three riders within the escape, however after successful the day’s solely categorised climb Vincenzo Albanese (Eolo Kometa) dropped again into the peloton leaving his two colleagues to duke it out for probably the most aggressive rider.
The catch was made inside 20 kilometres of the end, however there have been no counter-attacks to disturb the dash trains’ preparations.
The remaining kilometre was a disorderly one, with a lot of the sprinters dropping their leadout males early.
Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) really collided together with his teammate, Juan Sebastian Molano, after attempting to sneak by on the boundaries.
Gaviria, who has gained 5 phases right here previously, solely managed twenty fourth place after simply managing to save himself from a extra severe crash. Molano appeared to have been completely unaware of Gaviria’s presence behind him.
Also dissatisfied will probably be Caleb Ewan of Lotto Soudal who didn’t get shut to troubling the opposite sprinters for the win. He positioned tenth ultimately, however merely disappeared within the finale. Peter Sagan muscled his means to fifth.
“In the tip it was sufficient. I’m actually completely happy. It pays off as we speak,” said Merlier.
On returning to racing after a long lay-off, Dylan Groenewegen (Team Jumbo-Visma) said he was largely pleased with a fourth-placed finish.
“I am feeling after a really long time it’s OK,” he mentioned.
“To take fourth place after 9 months. You want to be completely happy – however I’m a winner, and also you at all times need extra. The legs are actually excellent, I’m wanting ahead to the following sprints.”
1. Tim Merlier (Bel) Alpecin-Fenix 4:21:09
2. Giacomo Nizzolo (Ita) Team Qhubeka Assos
3. Elia Viviani (Ita) Cofidis
4. Dylan Groenewegen (Ned) Jumbo-Visma
5. Peter Sagan (Svk) Bora-Hansgrohe
6. Matteo Moschetti (Ita) Trek-Segafredo
7. Filippo Fiorelli (Ita) Bardiani CSF Faizane’
8. Lawrence Naesen (Bel) AG2R Citroën Team
9. Davide Cimolai (Ita) Israel Start-up Nation
10. Caleb Ewan (Aus) Lotto Soudal
GC STANDINGS
1. Filippo Ganna (Ita) Ineos Grenadiers 4:29:53
2. Edoardo Affini (Ita) Jumbo-Visma +13
3. Tobias Foss (Nor) Jumbo-Visma +16
4. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Deceuninck-QuickStep +20
5. João Almeida (Por) Deceuninck-QuickStep
6. Rémi Cavagna (Fra) Deceuninck-QuickStep +21
7. Jos van Emden (Ned) Jumbo-Visma
8. Maximilian Walscheid (Ger) Team Qhubeka Assos +22
9. Matthias Brändle (Aut) Israel Start-up Nation +25
10. Gianni Moscon (Ita) Ineos Grenadiers +26
Action from CYCLING World Tour GIRO D’ITALIA Stage 3 – Biella – Canale will be live on EUROSPORT and EUROSPORT HD from 15:45 Hrs (03:45 pm IST) onwards on Monday , 10th May 2021. The same will be live streamed on discovery+ app.
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