Matthew Fletcher Wins Stage 2 of the Watersley Junior Challenge, Edwin Boyle Snatches the Leader's Jersey from Winters Gijs

Watersley Junior Challenge 2026 – Stage Two. Matthew Fletcher claimed victory in the second stage of the Watersley Junior Challenge, covering the course in 02:32:44 and finishing seven seconds ahead of Britain's Edwin Boyle, who also secured the overall leader's jersey at the finish line.Fletcher crossed the line solo, putting clear time into the chasing group. Behind him, Edwin Boyle led the select group of riders for second place, while Pavlo Otmorskyi completed the stage podium, 17 seconds back — the same deficit as Freddie Winkley and William Coles, who finished fourth and fifth respectively.Stage 2 ResultsMatthew Fletcher (—) — 02:32:44Edwin Boyle (—) +0:07Pavlo Otmorskyi (—) +0:17Freddie Winkley (—) +0:17William Coles (—) +0:17Updated Overall ClassificationA change at the top of the general classification: Edwin Boyle snatched the leader's jersey from Winters Gijs, moving into first place with a total time of 02:41:08. William Coles follows at 6 seconds, while Koen Sonnemans sits third, 7 seconds back. The Watersley Junior Challenge concludes with this second and final stage, which delivered the stage win to Fletcher and the overall lead to Boyle.