The
179 kilometer stage from Tesseney to Agordat featured significant elevation
change, but that didn’t deter the peloton from riding hard. Attacks started as
soon as the riders left the start line. Stradalli – Bike Aid controlled the
race with excellent teamwork throughout the day.
After
Amanuel Meron’s podium finish in stage 1, the team knew he could provide a
result. Amanuel Meron would be the most protected rider throughout the day due
to his high general classification placing. Meron Teshome, however, is the
better sprinter.
The
two riders worked together to shepherd themselves in a fast final after a tough
day of racing. Meron Teshome took the win, proving his sprinting ability at the
highest level. Amanuel Meron followed closely behind in 3rd place giving Stradalli – Bike Aid two riders on
the podium of stage 2 of Tour of Eritrea.
The
Eritrean riders have special motivation to race well in their home country, but
the entire Stradalli – Bike Aid team and their management are working hard to
ensure success at the Tour of Eritrea. Many of their riders are native to
Eritrea and it is the place where the Stradalli – Bike Aid mission of creating
a better future for those who are less fortunate began.
The
Stradalli – Bike Aid team is currently using the full carbon Aversa frame
because of its ability to perform well under a variety of conditions. The Tour
of Eritrea will feature technical roads, fast sprint finishes and high
mountains.
The
Tour of Eritrea continues tomorrow with Stage 3 from Keren to Asmara, the
capital of Eritrea. The stage will cover 93k, but it is mountainous. This stage
will be the first opportunity for the real climbers of Stradalli – Bike Aid to
show their talent.
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