After a first day concluded by a massive sprint, the 2nd stage of Tour of Slovakia promised a slightly more undecided scenario this Thursday, with a hilly course between Svidník and Košice. But despite the presence in the last 50 kilometers of three bumps which notably allowed the Visma | Lease a Bike to animate the race by far with Cian Uijtdebroeks Then Bart Lemmenthe last difficulty was ultimately too far from the arrival to thwart the plans of the Soudal Quick-Step. Under the leadership of Wolfpackwe finally attended a general grouping 15 terminals from the goal before a new final packaging dominated with a master's hand by Paul Magnier ! Launched in an armchair by his train after a final kilometer perfectly managed, the Frenchman had no trouble concluding the superb work of his teammates, ahead of a Lukas Kubis (Unibet Tietema Rockets) helpless in his wheel.
Video – Paul Magnier continues after the GP of Fourmies
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Paul Magnier en route for a quadruple?
The Belgian Milan Menten (Lotto) completes the podium of the day, just ahead of the Briton Matthew Wallsdescend for the occasion with the Conti Groupama-Fdj. Proof of the domination of the Soudal Quick-Step In this final sprint, the last two Belgian launchers Dries van Gestel et Yves Lampaert take place in the top 10, in 6th and 9th position. The carrier of the yellow jersey confirms his place as a leader in the general classification, now 8 seconds ahead of the Slovakia champion, and 20 “on the rest of the peloton. An advance that he will be able to enlarge on Friday and Saturday, even if the 3rd stage reserves like today, good climbs that he will have to overcome to aim for the hat!
