BORA-hansgrohe Team (France) - Press Release: With more than 3000m of elevation stage two of the Criérium du Dauphiné was already a real test for the riders. Especially the last climbs before the finish in Sauges within the last 20 kilometers offered a launchpad for attacks. With Lukas Pöstlberger also today BORA – hansgrohe was present in the break of the day. Ineos controlled the race early with Bahrain joining the chase with about 50km to go while at the front Lukas and S. Archbold remained in the lead until the very final of the stage. It was Lukas who went on his own on the last 20 kilometers, gritting his teeth to hold off an accelerating bunch. With an impressive performance Lukas made it to the line, taking the stage and the overall race lead.

Results:

01. L. Pöstlberger: 4:25:20

02. S. Colbrelli: +0:11

03. A. Valverde: +0:11

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06. P. Konrad: +0:11