2.11pm
Among the escapees, the best placed in the general classification is Andrea Piccolo, 32nd at 1’07” from the leader Narvaez.
2.06pm
The advantage of the fugitives is just under 4 minutes.
2.03pm
LET’S GET BACK IN THE NEWS AND REMEMBER THAT IN COMMAND THERE ARE Christian Scaroni from Brescia (Astana Qazaqstan Team), Andrea Piccolo from Milan (EF Education – EasyPost), Davide Bais from Trentino (Team Polti Kometa), Filippo Fiorelli from Palermo (VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè), and the Lazio native Martin Marcellusi (VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè).
2.02pm
We are happy to open a “window” on women’s cycling to update tuttobiciweb readers on the VUELTA ESPANA FEMENINA which saw the victory of Demi Vollering
2.01pm
The two companions Marcellusi and Fiorelli converse on the run, we have arrived near Caluso, about thirty kilometers traveled in this second stage of the Giro d’Italia 2024 which will end today in Oropa.
1.59pm
Alessandro De Marchi (Team Jayco AlUla) is reported at the rear of the group.
1.55pm
The march of the long colorful snake that chases the fugitives continues: it is always an Ineos Grenadiers man who sets the pace. 3’33” to recover for the group.
1.50pm
Piccolo from Magentino is now taking his turn at the head of the platoon of fugitives.
1.49pm
Tiberi’s Bahrain – Victorious is also in the top positions of the men’s group.
1.47pm
22 km of race covered with the escapees who are now reported with an advantage of 3’35” over the peloton.
1.45pm
PUNCTURE for Florian Stork (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) who will now work to get back to the tail of the main group.
1.43pm
Bram Welten (Team dsm-firmenich PostNL) is at the rear of the group.
1.40pm
The caravan has left Favria behind and will soon enter Rivarolo Canavese.
1.37pm
The advantage of the quintet composed of Christian Scaroni (Astana Qazaqstan Team), Andrea Piccolo (EF Education – EasyPost), Davide Bais (Team Polti Kometa), Filippo Fiorelli (VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè) and Martin Marcellusi (VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè) is over 3 minutes currently, INEOS Grenadiers controls the chase.
1.34pm
The platoon seems to have slowed down, the gap with the fugitives is increasing.
1.31pm
11 KM of race covered, the leading quintet has a 1’50” advantage over the main group.
1.30pm
MECHANICAL PROBLEM for Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step).
1.26pm
THE ESCAPE TAKES OFF. 5 athletes in command, here are their names: Christian Scaroni (Astana Qazaqstan Team), Andrea Piccolo (EF Education – EasyPost), Davide Bais (Team Polti Kometa), Filippo Fiorelli (VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè) and Martin Marcellusi ( VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè).
1.23pm
There’s still Fiorelli up front. Five of them take the advantage but the situation is very fluid.
1.23pm
Now it’s a man from Astana Qazaqstan who takes the lead.
1.21pm
We continue to travel fast. Cofidis and Polti Kometa very active.
1.20pm
The very stretched group returns to the six attackers.
1.19pm
3 km race. We proceed in spurts
1.17pm
You start immediately and some athletes gain an advantage. Among these two Polti Kometa athletes, there is also Fiorelli (VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè) who wears the cyclamen jersey.
1.15pm
We are at the end of the transfer stretch, Allocchio is ready and the athletes too: the second stage of the Giro d’Italia 2024 begins
1.02pm
VISMA LEASE A BIKE LOSES GESINK. The Dutchman leaves the tour due to a broken hand
1:00 pm
In the pink jersey is Jonathan Narvaez who won yesterday in Turin, the blue GPM jersey is on the shoulders of Lilian Calmejane, the cyclamen one (Narvaez’s) is worn by Filippo Fiorelli while the white one is by Alex Baudin.
12.59pm
In addition to the goals for climbers, the group will also face three Flying Finishes today: in Valdengo (after 93 km), the Intergiro in Crocemosso (after 105 km) and in Biella (after 150).
12.58pm
Awaiting them are 161 km with the Oasi Zegna and Nelva peaks before the final climb that leads to the Sanctuary of Oropa, which dominates the city of Biella.
12.57pm
Right at this moment the runners are moving from the Francone velodrome in San Francesco al Campo to head towards km 0.
12.56pm
Good morning friends and welcome to the appointment with the second stage of the Giro d’Italia 2024.
12.55pm
LIVED BY LUCA GALIMBERTI
