After claiming a breakthrough victory on Stage 1, Matthew
Brennan couldn’t quite replicate the magic on Tuesday, finishing second behind
Ethan Vernon on Stage 2 of the
Volta a Catalunya. The 19-year-old rising star
from Team Visma | Lease a Bike still retains the overall lead and continues to
impress in his first full season at the WorldTour level.
Vernon, riding for Israel–Premier Tech, came out on top in a
chaotic bunch sprint, using his raw power and positioning to secure the win.
Brennan, despite getting boxed in during the finale, showed remarkable poise
and strength to recover and launch a late surge to the line.