ZLM Tour: Mathias Vacek Wins Stage Two and Retains Overall Lead

Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) claimed victory on stage two of the ZLM Tour 2026, covering the course in 03:56:20. The Czech rider edged out Tim Van Dijke (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe), who crossed the line in the same time, while Danny Van Poppel (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) finished third ten seconds behind.The RaceThe stage was decided in a reduced sprint, with the group of the best riders settling the contest in the closing stages. Behind the winner and Van Dijke, the peloton came in ten seconds down, with David Dekker (Beat CC P/B Saxo) and Anthony Turgis (TotalEnergies) rounding out the top five.Stage Result1. Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) — 03:56:202. Tim Van Dijke (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) — s.t.3. Danny Van Poppel (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) — +0:104. David Dekker (Beat CC P/B Saxo) — +0:105. Anthony Turgis (TotalEnergies) — +0:10General ClassificationWith his stage victory, Vacek strengthened his grip on the overall lead, confirming the leader's jersey he had already worn at the end of the previous stage. The Czech rider tops the standings with 04:19:49, ahead of Maximilian Richard Walscheid (Lidl-Trek) by 45 seconds and Hector Alvarez Martinez (Lidl-Trek Future Racing) by 56 seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the fifth and final leg of the five-day program.