Jakobsen wins Stage 2, Ganna retains the Maglia Azzurra

Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step) has won Stage 2 of the 58th edition of the Tirreno-Adriatico Crédit Agricole, the 210km long Camaiore-Follonica. Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Fernando Gaviria Rendon (Movistar Team) finished second and third, respectively.

Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) retains the Maglia Azzurra.

PROVISIONAL RESULTS

1 – Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step) – 210 km in 5h06’33”

2 – Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) st

3 – Fernando Gaviria Rendon (Movistar Team) st

General Classification

1 – Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers)

2 – Lennard Kämna (Bora – Hansgrohe) at 28″

3 – Magnus Sheffield (Ineos Grenadiers) at 31″

The jerseys

Maglia Azzurra, General Classification Leader, sponsored by ENIT – Agenzia Nazionale del Turismo – Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers)
Maglia Ciclamino, General Individual Classification by Points Leader, sponsored by madeinitaly.gov.it – Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) – worn by Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step)
Maglia Verde, King of the Mountains Classification Leader, sponsored by Trenitalia – Stefano Gandin (Team Corratec)
Maglia Bianca, Young Rider General Classification Leader, born after 1 January 1998, sponsored by Crédit Agricole – Magnus Sheffield (Ineos Grenadiers)

Quotes

Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner Fabio Jakobsen, said: “I knew I came with speed but Fernando (Gaviria) went early. He was fast but I jumped with Jasper Philipsen. I wasn’t sure if I had won. You see a lot of photo finishes these days. Having won 40 pro races means a lot. I didn’t have the same successful start of the season like last year but my condition is good now”.

The Maglia Azzurra Filippo Ganna said: “It was an enjoyable race today with the nice weather compared to yesterday. We stayed tuned in the last climb and I hope for another sunny day to retain the lead tomorrow as well”.