Trek-Segafredo Out Run Balsamo To Win Stage 2, Vos Denied- GIRO D’Italia Donne
Elisa Balsamo only led Stage 2 at Giro Donne for a fraction of a second – but it was the fraction of second that mattered most as she pipped Dutch superstar Marianne Vos to the line. A six-strong breakaway had looked like they might be allowed to ride to victory unopposed after building a lead of over three minutes, but Trek-Segafredo clawed back the time magnificently before teeing up Balsamo.
Elisa Balsamo made Trek-Segafredo’s tireless work worthwhile as she ripped past Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) to claim Stage 2 at Giro Donne.
Trek sprung into action with just over 40km remaining as they eroded a gap of over three minutes to a six-strong breakaway, before Lucinda Brand and Elisa Longo Borghini teed up Balsamo for a memorable sprint victory.
Vos was chasing a remarkable 31st win at the Giro Donne but was forced to launch her sprint early after losing her Jumbo-Visma team-mates in the finale.
