John Degenkolb (Giant-Shimano) was able to celebrate again on the second stage of the Tour Méditerranéen. This time he relegated Yannick Martinez (Europcar) and Armindo Fonseca (Bretagne-Seche Environnement) to their places.
On the 170-kilometre-long stage from Cadolive to Rousset, the riders were faced with a first-category climb, the Petit Galibier, just under 25 kilometers from the finish. Fabio Duarte (Colombia) and Cyril Gautier (Europcar) tried to use this. Although the duo managed to gain a lead on the climb, it melted relatively quickly on the descent towards the finish.
Due to the second day's success, Degenkolb continues to lead the overall ranking.
Result
1. John Degenkolb (Giant Shimano) 4:16:39
2. Yannick Martinez (Europcar) 0:00:00
3. Armindo Fonseca (Brittany-Seche Environnement) 0:00:00
4. Sonny Colbrelli (Bardiani CSF) 0:00:00
5. Michel Kreder (Wanty Groupe Gobert) 0:00:00
Total
1. John Degenkolb (Giant Shimano) 9:50:40
2. Sonny Colbrelli (Bardiani CSF) 0:00:00
3. Cyril Gautier (Europcar) 0:00:00
4. Mirko Selvaggi (Wanty Groupe Gobert) 0:00:00
5. Yannick Martinez (Europcar) 0:00:00