Tim Merlier wins stage two of Giro with impressive sprint
Belgian moves into the lead in the final straight and never looks back
09 May 2021 - 18:49
Novara — Belgian Tim Merlier won the second stage of the Giro d’Italia, a 179km ride from Stupinigi to Novara, with an impressive sprint to give his Alpecin Fenix team a victory on their first appearance in the race on Sunday.
Merlier took the early lead in the final straight and he never looked in danger as he beat Italians Giacomo Nizzolo and Elia Viviani...
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