Phil Bauhaus missed out on the stage win in the first bunch sprint of the 56th edition of the Tirreno-Adriatico long-distance cycling race.
The 27-year-old was in a good position in the finale of the second stage on Tuesday, but was caught in the final metres and had to settle for sixth place. The victory after 219 kilometres through Tuscany from Camaiore to Sovicille was secured by the Belgian Tim Merlier ahead of the Dutchman Olav Kooij and the Australian Kaden Groves. Italy's time trial world champion Filippo Ganna, who won the opening stage, remains the overall leader.
The so-called race between the seas over seven stages will be very demanding, especially in the second half. However, there is no real mountain finish this year. The final stage will take place on Sunday around San Benedetto del Tronto on the Italian east coast. On Wednesday, the sprinters are likely to take centre stage again at the finish in Terni.
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