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Roglič and Lipowitz remain among the best on Stage 2 of Itzulia
Primož Roglič and Florian Lipowitz now sit second and third overall after two days of racing in the Basque Country.
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Stage 2 of Itzulia Basque Country unfolded into a selective day of climbing, with the race breaking apart on the ascent of San Miguel de Aralar.
The decisive move came on the Category 1 climb, where race leader Paul Seixas attacked from distance with around 6.6 kilometres to the summit. The GC group behind was unable to organise a sustained response as the gap quickly opened.
Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe were well represented among the favourites, with Florian Lipowitz particularly active on the climb. He followed the key moves and later accelerated again near the summit as the group behind began to split further.
Over the top, Lipowitz was part of the reduced chase, while Primož Roglič remained close behind. On the descent and into the final kilometres, the gap to the solo leader grew.
Florian Lipowitz on Stage 2 of Itzulia Basque Country
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The groups came back together ahead of the uphill finish, where Roglič sprinted to third place on the stage. Lipowitz crossed the line in the same group in eighth, maintaining his position among the leading GC contenders.
After two stages, Roglič sits second overall, with Lipowitz third in the general classification.
With several demanding stages still to come, Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe remain well positioned heading into the remainder of the race.
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