Warre Vangheluwe, of the Quick-Step team, won this Wednesday the second stage of the Tour of Guagxi (China), where the German Max Kanter, from Astana, came second, and he is the new leader together with the Belgian Gijs Van Hoecke, from Intermarché-Wanty.
The 23-year-old Belgian cyclist, a recent silver medalist at the U-23 World Cup, won the sprint on a 181.5-kilometer route starting in Chongzuo and ending in Jingxi, and He signed his second victory as a professional, both in 2024.
“I came to China with high expectations and it is incredible that I have achieved this victory. I trained hard at home and I was very motivated, I even told my friends that I will return only after winning here, so I am delighted to be I can do it, I’m very happy with this victory,” said the cyclist after the stage in the statements released by his team.
The German Max Kanter crossed the finish line second, allowing him to become the new leader after the bonuses were appliedalthough with the same time was the Belgian Gijs Van Hoecke, and only one second of the four cyclists.
This Thursday the third stage consists of 214 kilometers between Jingxi and Bama.
Source: La Verdad
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