[Trending News] Tim Merlier is still unbeatable in the sprint and wins again in Paris – niza

Wall day in the Paris – niza. Tim Merlier was imposed on the final sprint of the second stage of the race to the sun.

Merlier keeps the leadership

Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick Step) He took double this Monday by winning the Second stage from the Paris-Niza, a day of 183.9 kilometers between Monteson and Bellegare.

With a 4h.11m.29s timethe Belgian raised his arms again, ahead of Emilien Jeanniere (Total Energy) and Hugo Page. Merlier continues to lead the classification with the yellow jersey.

The stage, perfect for sprinters, had its touch of emotion with a Spanish getaway starring Samuel Fernández (Caja Rural – Insurance RGA) of Pola de Siero, who launched next to the Norwegian Jonas Abrahamsen (one -X Mobility) and the French Alexandre Delettre (Team Totalenergies).

The trio did not achieve its goal and was hunted one by one. Abrahamsen resisted up to 2.7 km targetjust when the squad was stopped by a break after a fall that affected leader Merlier and French Senechal, who left the race.

This Tuesday, the Third stage will be a team counter Among the Magy Cours and Nevers Nevers circuit, with a 28.4 km route. Merlier now has a 14 second advantage in the general. “I will try to maintain the advantage as long as possible,” said the Belgian.