Lauri Tamm wins the second stage of the Baltic Chain Tour and takes the leader's jersey

Lauri Tamm won the second stage of the Baltic Chain Tour 2026, covering the course in 3:59:19. The Estonian rider, competing without a listed club team, outsprinted Norman Vahtra (China Anta - Mentech Cycling Team), who finished in the same time, and Magnus Machholdt, third two seconds back.The raceThe stage was decided in a bunch sprint, with the compact peloton settling the top positions. Behind the leading duo, Rait Ärm (Energus Cycling Team) finished fourth nine seconds down, while Alan Banaszek (Wibatech Lubelskie Perła Polski) completed the top five eighteen seconds behind the winner.Stage result1. Lauri Tamm — 3:59:192. Norman Vahtra (China Anta - Mentech Cycling Team) s.t.3. Magnus Machholdt +0:024. Rait Ärm (Energus Cycling Team) +0:095. Alan Banaszek (Wibatech Lubelskie Perła Polski) +0:18General classificationWith the stage victory, Lauri Tamm also claimed the lead of the general classification with 7:57:54, taking the jersey from Romet Pajur, who was at the top after the previous stage and finished seventh today. Norman Vahtra follows three seconds back, Magnus Machholdt seven seconds down.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the final leg of the Baltic Chain Tour 2026.