
In a fast and tense race, Joshua Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers) triumphed in the second stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 13.7 km time trial that took place in Tirana.
The 21-year-old Briton recorded the fastest time, leaving behind his big rivals.
Tarling made perfect use of Tirana's flat and fast terrain, reaching an average speed of 56.671 km/h, an extraordinary achievement for such a race.
He has passed Bissegger by 13 seconds and Poga?ar by 18 seconds, two of the main favorites to win the race.
With this victory, Tarling took the lead in the general classification and has become one of the most talked-about names in this edition of the Giro d'Italia. He said that it was a great opportunity to show his skills and contribute to the success of the Ineos Grenadiers team.