Paul Magnier wins stage 2 of Okolo Slovenska and keeps the overall lead

Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) won stage 2 of Okolo Slovenska / Tour de Slovaquie 2026, covering the scheduled kilometres in 4:40:21. The rider of the Belgian team beat Thomas Capra (Bahrain Victorious Development Team) and Šimon Vaníček (ATT Investments) in the sprint, both credited with the same time as the winner. The race A compact finish and identical times for the first five classified riders: no one managed to gain ground on the day's winner. Behind Magnier came Capra, Vaníček, Jenthe Biermans (Cofidis) and Dominik Neuman (ATT Investments), all with the same time as the winner. The double presence of ATT Investments in the first five positions confirms the weight of the Czech team in the closing phases of the stage. Stage results Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) — 4:40:21 Thomas Capra (Bahrain Victorious Development Team) — s.t. Šimon Vaníček (ATT Investments) — s.t. Jenthe Biermans (Cofidis) — s.t. Dominik Neuman (ATT Investments) — s.t. General classification Magnier keeps the lead of the general classification with 8:33:12, ahead of Carl Kagevi (Lucky Sport Cycling Team) at 13" and Martin Bárta (ATT Investments) at 14". The day's success consolidates the Soudal Quick-Step rider's position at the top of the race. Closing The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, which will define the final balance of the general classification.