Amber Neben (Equipe N?rnberger Versicherung) 20’39" won today’s Stage 2 individual time trial. Cerv?lo TestTeam took the other two podium positions with Kristin Armstrong (20’53") in second and Emma Pooley (21’09") in third.
"We decided to go full power with Armstrong, Pooley, H?usler and Ryan and save the other 4 girls for tomorrow with it’s mountain finish atop Monte Serra, certainly one of the hardest stages we face in this race," said Manel Lacambra, Sports Director. "So second and third are good results today. Neben was in front of us but we were close behind with our 2 girls. Today’s circuit was better suited to a rider like Neben, with its steep climb about 1 km from the finish. Emma Pooley worked especially hard today and had a great ride, staying in front of the other climbers. For tomorrow’s stage, we are very focused and motivated and ready to show our team’s strength. The performance of the team will have to be great because I believe it will be the best team, not the best rider that wins here tomorrow."
