McNulty top-5 in hectic Itzulia finale

Brandon McNulty showed his good form on stage 2 of the Basque Country Itzulia from Viana to Leitza (193.8km) with 5th place on the complicated downhill rush to the line.

The final climb crested at -5km with McNulty and Marc Soler placed at the front of the peloton to tackle the technical bends as the road pointed downwards.

Sadly Catalan rider Marc Soler did not finish the day after being involved in a crash with -4km to go. He was taken to hospital where he was diagnosed with a fractured thumb.

Ide Schelling (Bora-Hansgrohe) took the stage win and moves into the leaders jersey ahead of stage 3 from Errenteria to Amasa-Villabona (153.9km).

Stage 2 results
1.Ide Schelling (Bora-Hansgrohe) 4:53:33
2.Matteo Sobrero (Jayco-Alula) s.t
3.David Gaudu (Groupama FDJ) s.t
5.Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) s.t

General Classification after Stage 2
1.Ide Schelling (Bora-Hansgrohe) 8:54:47
2.Matteo Sobrero (Jayco-Alula) +4’’
3.David Gaudu (Groupama FDJ) +6’’