On the double: Bennett won again today. SIPA USA / PA Images
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IRELAND’S SAM BENNETT has made it two stage wins out of two at the Tour of Turkey, backing up yesterday’s opening win with a victory on stage two.
The Bora-Hansgrohe rider won on a sprint at the end of the 206km route from from Kumluca to Fethiye, while Belgium’s Edward Theuns and Italian Riccardo Minali finished second and third respectively.
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The 26-year-old impressed throughout, leading from the early stages. But as the end line neared, the gap was closed and an expected bunch sprint was set up.
A powerful finish saw him take the second stage win, and hold onto his leader’s jersey.
Bennett leads the general classification standings, and the race finishes up in Istanbul on Sunday.
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Two out of two! Sam Bennett takes second successive stage on Tour of Turkey
IRELAND’S SAM BENNETT has made it two stage wins out of two at the Tour of Turkey, backing up yesterday’s opening win with a victory on stage two.
The Bora-Hansgrohe rider won on a sprint at the end of the 206km route from from Kumluca to Fethiye, while Belgium’s Edward Theuns and Italian Riccardo Minali finished second and third respectively.
The 26-year-old impressed throughout, leading from the early stages. But as the end line neared, the gap was closed and an expected bunch sprint was set up.
A powerful finish saw him take the second stage win, and hold onto his leader’s jersey.
Bennett leads the general classification standings, and the race finishes up in Istanbul on Sunday.
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