Victor Lafay of the Cofidis team emerged victorious in the second stage of the Tour de France in San Sebastian. This win marks the end of a 15-year drought for the Cofidis team. Lafay made a strategic move and broke away from a group of 24 riders in the final kilometers, ultimately crossing the finish line ahead of the pre-stage favorite, Wout Van Aert. Adam Yates managed to retain the yellow jersey, finishing in the lead group along with his teammate, Tadej Pogacar. Pogacar finished the stage in third place, gaining a few more bonus seconds. The stage witnessed several notable moments, including a nasty collision involving Maxim Van Gils, Ben O’Connor, and Jonas Vingegaard, who were fortunately able to continue racing. Neilson Powless secured the polka dot jersey for another day, and Mathieu van der Poel fell off the peloton, ruling him out of contention for the stage win. Overall, it was an exhilarating stage with numerous exciting moments, and the battle for the yellow jersey remains intense between Pogacar and Vingegaard. The upcoming stages promise more thrilling action in the Tour de France.
