13 september 2024 –
The second stage of the four-day tour with start and finish in Sile near the city of Istanbul over 130 kilometers was characterized today by many smaller uncategorized climbs, which demanded everything from the riders.
Winding, narrow roads with numerous speed bumps and warm temperatures made it a very hectic stage with several crashes. Right at the start of the stage, Felix Stehli was hit on a descent. He was able to continue the race and catch up with the peloton a short time later.
As on the previous day, a small group was able to break away from the peloton, which was only caught shortly before the finish.
Alexander Konychev within striking distance of the overall leaders of the Tour!
The French rider Mathieu Burgaudeau (Total-Energies) wins ahead of the Italian Alessandro Romele (Astana Qazaqstan) and the Danish rider Magnus Bak Klaris from Team Airtox – Carl Ras.
With today’s twelfth place, Alexander Konychev moves up to ninth place in the general classification, with the aim of moving into the top five.
Tomorrow the third stage over 114 km from Beykoz to Polonezköy.
Stage overview:
12.09. Etappe 1 Catalca – Catalca 160,2 KM
13.09. Etappe 2 Sile – Sile 130,3 KM
14.09. Etappe 3 Beykoz – Polonezköy 113,3 KM
14.09. Etappe 4 Istanbul – Istanbul 83,6 KM
Result: https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/tour-of-istanbul/2024/stage-2
Race Infos: https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/tour-of-istanbul/2024
Line-up Team Vorarlberg: Colin Stüssi (out), Lukas Meiler, Felix Stehli, Lukas Rüegg, Alexander Konychev, Pirmin Benz, Dominik Amann;
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