The second stage of the Arctic Race of Norway introduced one other dash end and with it got here one other victory for residence favorite Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility).
The Norwegian dash star triumphed for the second time in two days within the bunch dash, beating out Tom Van Asbroeck (Israel-Premier Tech) in Fauske, whereas Uno-X teammate Magnus Cort rounded out the rostrum in third place.
After successful stage 1 in Rognan, Kristoff’s second stage victory – his sixth of 2024 and the 94th of his profession – signifies that he extends his GC lead on the halfway level of the four-day race.
His four-second lead over stage 1 runner-up Milan Fretin is now prolonged to 10 seconds forward of Van Asbroeck. Stage 3 brings a problem for the climbers moderately than the sprinters, with a 155.7km stage to the 7km summit end at Sulitjelma.
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