Stage 2
Aarau > Schwarzsee (177 km)

15.06-22.06
Despite 2,700 metres of climbing, stage 2 unfolded as expected with a bunch sprint. A breakaway of Dillier, Rutsch and Schmid was kept under control throughout the day. Jan Christen launched a bold solo attack with 2.5 km to go but was caught just before the line. In the final sprint, Vincenzo Albanese powered to victory ahead of Christen and Askey.
Aarau > Schwarzsee (177 km)

Stage 2 starts in Aarau, hometown of Silvan Dillier, and features 2,700 metres of climbing over 177km — a tough test even for punchy sprinters. The Guggisberg climb, 50km from the finish, could thin the field before a steady rise to Schwarzsee. A fast final 500 metres may favour reduced group sprints, depending on how hard the GC riders race it.
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