Bennati Moves Into Red after Vuelta Second Stage

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Jakob Fuglsang took to the second stage start of the Vuelta a España in the red leader’s jersey. Daniele Bennati pulls on the jersey this afternoon. Bennati finished sixth in a chaotic bunch sprint in Playas de Orihuela. While he and Fuglsang remained tied on time, Bennati’s place at the finish affords him the race lead.

“I dedicate this jersey to Wouter [Weylandt],” said Bennati. Weylandt was tragically killed on a descent during the third stage of the Giro d’Italia. “I have taken wins since Wouter has passed away, but this is the first honor I dedicate specifically to him. He won a stage of the Vuelta [stage 17 in 2008].”

Photo by Graham Watson

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