Italy’s Lorenzo Fortunato won an exciting Stage 2 of the 78th Tour de Romandie, which is ongoing in Switzerland. The 28-year-old rode an outstanding race on the hilly 157-kilometer course that both began and ended at La Grande Béroche, leaving leading international cyclists in the dust.
Final Standings of Stage 2
Fortunato finished the tough mountain stage in 3 hours, 54 minutes, and 40 seconds, demonstrating endurance as well as strategy. France’s Alex Baudin came in second, with third place on the podium going to Belgium’s Junya Lecerf.
Competition Heats Up in the Swiss Alps
The Tour de Romandie, its 78th year, is drawing some of the best cyclists in the world. The Tour kicked off with a prologue time trial ahead of Stage 1, where Britain’s Samuel Watson delivered a standout performance to claim the top position. New challenges arise at each stage, with elevation gains and technical courses making the multi-stage tour more intense.
Baudin Takes Yellow Jersey
Despite securing second place in Stage 2, French rider Alex Baudin surged to the top of the overall standings, proudly claiming the iconic yellow jersey as the new leader of the general classification. His steadying performances are marking him as among the central candidates for the title of the general classification.
International Field Boosts Race Profile
With riders from leading cycling nations such as Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, and the UK, the Tour de Romandie remains a major preparatory race for larger events such as the Tour de France. Not only does the event highlight individual talent but also the strategic complexity of team-oriented road cycling.
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