Giro Donne 2022 – Trek-Segafredo propel Elisa Balsamo to sprint win on Stage 2 as Marianne Vos denied

Elisa Balsamo made Trek-Segafredo’s tireless work worthwhile as she ripped past Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) to claim Stage 2 at Giro Donne. Trek sprung into action with just over 40km remaining as they eroded a gap of over three minutes to a six-strong breakaway, before Lucinda Brand and Elisa Longo Borghini teed up Balsamo for a memorable sprint victory on home soil.

Ad/> Vos was chasing a remarkable 31st win at the Giro Donne but was forced to launch her sprint early after losing her Jumbo-Visma team-mates in the finale. Giro d'Italia DonneWho can beat Van Vleuten? Five riders to watch at Giro DonneYESTERDAY AT 08:01 Victory saw Balsamo seize the leader's pink jersey from Kristen Faulkner (BikeExchange–Jayco).

The Italian leads Faulkner in the overall battle by four seconds, with the American's team-mate Georgia Baker eight seconds back in third. The race continues on Saturday with a 112.7km ride from Cala Gornone to Olbia.

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You can also watch all the action live on eurosport.co.uk. Giro d'Italia DonneGiro Donne 2022 — Who is riding? How can I watch? Who are the favourites for the maglia rosa?YESTERDAY AT 07:44 Tour de SuisseBrand takes fourth and final stage to seal overall victory21/06/2022 AT 16:10