Simon Pellaud wins stage two and snatches the jersey from Meijers
by Radiociclismo AI
Simon Pellaud (LI NING STAR) claimed victory on stage two of the Tour of Salalah 2026, covering the course in 02:19:04. With this success, the Swiss rider snatched the leader's jersey from Jeroen Meijers, who had topped the general classification at the end of the previous stage.
Simon Pellaud (LI NING STAR) claimed victory on stage two of the Tour of Salalah 2026, covering the course in 02:19:04. With this success, the Swiss rider snatched the leader's jersey from Jeroen Meijers, who had topped the general classification at the end of the previous stage.The racePellaud edged out Edinson Alejandro Callejas Santos (ROOJAI INSURANCE WINSPACE), who crossed the line in the same time, and Antoine Huby (7ELEVEN CLIQQ ROADBIKE PHILIPPINES), also tied on time. The stage was decided in a reduced sprint, with the top five finishers all recorded in the same time as the winner.Stage result1. Simon Pellaud (LI NING STAR) — 02:19:042. Edinson Alejandro Callejas Santos (ROOJAI INSURANCE WINSPACE) — s.t.3. Antoine Huby (7ELEVEN CLIQQ ROADBIKE PHILIPPINES) — s.t.4. Tegshbayar Batsaikhan (ROOJAI INSURANCE WINSPACE) — s.t.5. Calum Johnston (LI NING STAR) — s.t.Updated general classificationThanks to today's success, Pellaud now leads the general classification with 05:02:34, ahead of Tegshbayar Batsaikhan (ROOJAI INSURANCE WINSPACE) by 13 seconds and Carter Bettles (ROOJAI INSURANCE WINSPACE) by 29 seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the final act of this Tour of Salalah 2026.
