Markel Beloki Fernandez wins stage 2 of the 2026 Tour de l'Ain and takes the leader's jersey
by Radiociclismo Reporter
Markel Beloki Fernandez (EF Education-EasyPost) won stage 2 of the 2026 Tour de l'Ain, clocking a time of 3h52'38" and simultaneously taking the lead of the general classification. For the Spanish rider, this is his first professional victory.
Markel Beloki Fernandez (EF Education-EasyPost) won stage 2 of the 2026 Tour de l'Ain, clocking a time of 3h52'38" and simultaneously taking the lead of the general classification. For the Spanish rider, this is his first professional victory.The stage, characterized by a double ascent of the Col de Portes, saw Beloki Fernandez among the most active riders, managing to select a small group of riders in the finale. The Spaniard then launched a sharp acceleration on the descent, gaining a decisive margin over the chasers.Behind him, Noa Isidore (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team) finished second at 55 seconds, ahead of Nicola Conci (XDS Astana Team), third with the same gap. Rounding out the top five were Axel Mariault (CIC Pro Cycling Academy) and Rémi Arsac (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Development Team), both at 55 seconds.With this result, Beloki Fernandez snatches the leader's jersey from Noah Hobbs and moves to the top of the general classification with a time of 7h19'43", ahead of Axel Mariault (+52") and Noa Isidore (+55").The race continues tomorrow with another stage.
