After a first day reserved for sprinters, the Poland Tour continued this Tuesday with a 2nd stage around Karpacz (149 km). And it was the Punchers who expressed themselves at the top of a 3.1km bump at 6.7%. And it is Paul Lapeira Who won! Impressive, the former French training champion Decathlon AG2Rwas the strongest in this very punchy final and raised his arms for the first time of the season! Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) took 2nd place, Victor Langellotti (Ineos grenadiers) 3rd. At the same time, Lapeira Seize the yellow jersey of the leader in the general classification!
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The summary
The 2nd stage begins with a breakaway of three runners made up of Max Walker (EF Education-EasyPost), Patrick Gamper (Jayco AlUla) et Tomasz Budzinski (Poland). Behind, the Visma | Lease a Bike of Matthew Brennan control. 22 kilometers from the finish, Max Walker Ties his luck alone, but he is resumed 5 kilometers from the goal. All eyes then turn to the final ascent to Karpacz: officially 3.1 km long at 6.7 %, it is preceded by a few kilometers already sloping and offers a field of expression to the Puncheurs.
INEOS Grenadiers Take the group until the last kilometer. Some favorites, as Matthew Brennan, Paul Magnier (SOudal Quick-Step) ou Dorian godon (Decathlon AG2R) are already distant. 300 meters from the line, Jan Christen (UAE Team Emirates XRG) launches its sprint very early, followed by Finn Fisher-Black (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe). These two favorites, however, explode in the last 100 meters, paving the way for pursuers. Paul Lapeira (Decathlon AG2R), perfectly placed in the wheels, is the only one who can still speed up in the last meters. He won with authority and also takes the lead in the general classification. Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) finishes second, Victor Langellotti (Ineos grenadiers) completes the podium.
