Pascal Ackermann concedes an encore and also wins in the sprint the 2nd stage of the 55 / a Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, disputed from Camaiore (Lucca) to Follonica (Grosseto) and 201 kilometers long.
The German consolidated the blue jersey as leader of the general classification, which he wore yesterday after the finish in Lido di Camaiore.
Ackermann, at today's finish line, preceded the Colombian Fernando Gaviria and the German Rick Zabel by a few centimeters.
Fourth, and first of the Italians, Davide Ballerini.
The 3rd stage is scheduled for tomorrow, from Follonica to Saturnia (Grosseto), 217 kilometers long.