Tour de Pologne: Jonathan Milan Wins Stage 2 in Szczecin

Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) claimed victory in Stage 2 of the Tour de Pologne, imposing himself in a fast and tightly contested sprint on the finish line in Szczecin. The Italian rider covered the 150.1 km of flat terrain in 3:05:37, clearly beating his rivals with a powerful surge in the final meters. The Race A completely flat day, with no categorized climbs and a highest point of just 91 meters above sea level, inevitably steered the race toward a bunch sprint. A breakaway of four riders animated the early part of the day, but was caught with 15 kilometers to go as the peloton raised the pace on the approach to the finale. In the final 400 meters, a U-turn represented the last obstacle on the course. Milan, well positioned in third place behind Ivan García Cortina (Movistar Team), launched his sprint with a powerful acceleration that left no room for his rivals to respond. Stage Result 1. Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) — 3:05:37 2. Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) — s.t. 3. Matteo Malucelli (XDS Astana Team) — s.t. 4. Ivan García Cortina (Movistar Team) — s.t. 5. Daniel Skerl (Bahrain Victorious) — s.t. General Classification With the stage victory and the time bonuses earned on the finish line, Jonathan Milan consolidates his position at the top of the general classification, keeping the leader's jersey of the Tour de Pologne. The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, with the sprinters ready to seek more opportunities in the bunch gallops.