Lloyds Tour of Britain, Tim Merlier takes the win in stage two in Skegness

Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) claimed victory in the second stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2026, held from Boston to Skegness. The Belgian sprinter covered the course in 3:53:55, beating the group of the best in the sprint.Behind him, with the same time, came Olav Kooij (Decathlon CMC CGM Team) and Sam Bennett (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), who completed the day's podium. Fourth place went to Matteo Moschetti (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), fifth to Ethan Vernon (NSN Cycling Team), all grouped within the same time as the winner.Stage two results1. Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) — 3:53:552. Olav Kooij (Decathlon CMC CGM Team) — s.t.3. Sam Bennett (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) — s.t.4. Matteo Moschetti (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) — s.t.5. Ethan Vernon (NSN Cycling Team) — s.t.General classificationNo change at the top of the general classification: Lewis Askey (NSN Cycling Team) holds onto the leader's jersey with 7:56:25, confirming the first position he already held at the end of the previous stage. Behind him are Tim Wellens (UAE Team Emirates XRG) at 12 seconds and Matteo Trentin (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) at 19.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage on the British route.