Godon retains lead in Catalunya

Dorian Godon sprinted to fourth place on stage two at the Volta a Catalunya to retain the overall race lead.

The Frenchman unleashed another powerful sprint into Banyoles after freestyling the final run-in. Fourth meant Godon was able to hold onto the jersey due to stage placings, in no small part due to his victory on the opening day. Magnus Cort (UnoX-Mobility) began his kick early and was able to hold on to win.

The Grenadiers worked hard throughout the 167.4-kilometres to help patrol the front of the race, supporting Godon, as well as GC contenders Oscar Onley and Carlos Rodriguez. The pair would both finish safely in the peloton ahead of GC tests to come later in the week.

Victor Langellotti got through a huge amount of work at the front of the peloton, with Embret Svestad-Bardseng and Bob Jungels also hitting the front late on.

Wednesday presents another flat finish sprint test, before attention quickly turns to the GC and a summit finish in Vallter on Thursday.