Cycling: Matteo Trentin (Mitchelton – Scott) celebrated his first win of the season. The Italian European champion left the French Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) and the British Ben Swift (Sky) behind in a mass sprint. Norwegian Edvald Boasson Hagen (Dimension Data) is still the overall leader of the Tour of Valencia.
Trentin meanders perfectly through the final bends
The second stage of the Tour of Valencia was held around Alicante. The Mitchelton team – Scott set the pace in the peloton – and it should pay off. In the last few kilometers, Italian Matteo Trentin (Mitcheton – Scott) was almost perfectly prepared for the anticipated mass sprint. In addition, there seemed to be a very good knowledge of the route. The European Champion took the lead in the field early on and was the first to corner the last passages. As a result, his competitors could no longer pass him - and Matteo Trentin was allowed to raise his arms in front of Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) and Ben Swift (Sky).
Boasson Hagen defends his overall lead
As fifth in the daily standings, Edvald Boasson Hagen (Dimension Data) defended his overall lead, which he had at yesterday's time trial could gain. Due to the winding end, only 15 drivers were counted with the winning time. Among others, Luis Leon Sanchez (Astana) lost three seconds. Daniel Martin (UAE Team Emirates) and Geraint Thomas (Sky) even lost nine seconds.
Matteo Trentin vencedor in a sprint atípico donde ningún equipo ha sido el más fuerte.
💥 Victoria para Trentino
💥 Boasson Hagen sigue de líder
💥 Ion Izaguirre 2° and Valverde 8°
#VCV2019 pic.twitter.com/lqLgDPsSHa— Diego Vos ~ ciclismo (@diegovos_) 7. February 2019
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