2022 Vuelta a España Stage 2 Results & Recap
Stage 2 of the 2022 Vuelta a España is in the books. The final results and standings are below, followed by our recap of how the race unfolded.
Race Recap
Bennett wins first road stage of La Vuelta
Sam Bennett (BOH) took his second win of the season today at the Vuelta a Espana, coming out on top against sprint rivals Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo) and Tim Merlier (Alpecin-Deceuninck) in Utrecht. The Irish rider handily took the win to mark his first grand tour victory since 2020 after a long, flat 173km stage.
"At the beginning, Danny [van Poppel] brought me up with speed and then I waited for a second and my speed dropped," Bennett said. "I was a bit nervous that I wouldn’t get on top of the speed again, but in the end, we came from behind. Danny launched me and it’s down to the boys today. They did a fantastic job to bring me to the line with great legs. In the moment, it’s just racing. I was more worried about holding on than I was actually worried about passing people. It’s nice [to win again in a Grand Tour]. I knew I’d do it again, it was just a matter of getting the right legs. What I’m really happy about is continuing my pattern of winning at least a stage in each Grand Tour since 2018. I’m quite happy to lead the points standings. I’m quite happy with my level but I think experience and the guys made a difference today. There might be another sprint tomorrow. We’ll go in with the same hunger again."
Mike Teunissen (Jumbo-Visma) took fourth place and the La Roja off the shoulders of his teammate and Dutch compatriat, Robert Gesink.
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