In the second stage of the Giro Next Gen, from Rho Fiera to Cantù over a total distance of 146 kilometers, Belgian rider Jonathan Vervenne claimed a solo victory, crossing the finish line first and taking the stage win. For VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè, it was the first top ten finish in the Under 23 edition of the Giro d’Italia, thanks to a strong performance by Filippo Turconi from Varese, who finished 9th in the bunch sprint behind the Belgian.

Tomorrow, the peloton will set off from Albese con Cassano for the third stage, which will conclude atop Passo Maniva after 144 kilometers of racing.

RESULTS – SECOND STAGE – GIRO NEXT GEN:

1 VERVENNE Jonathan Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team

2 SPARFEL Aubin Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Development Team

3 BOZZOLA Mirko S.C. Padovani Polo Cherry Bank

4 WIDAR Jarno Lotto Development Team

5 MÜLLER Tobias Wanty – Nippo – ReUz

6 MENGHINI Alessio General Store – Essegibi – F.Lli Curia

7 BESSEGA Gabriele Biesse – Carrera – Premac

8 THORNLEY Callum Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe Rookies

9 TURCONI Filippo VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè

10 BELLETTA Dario Igor Solme – Olmo