Geraint Thomas second behind Luis Leon Sanchez on Volta ao Algarve stage two

Welshman Geraint Thomas puts in solid ride on tough summit finale of stage two of the Volta ao Algarve in Portugal

Luis Leon Sanchez wins stage 2 of the 2016 Volta ao Algarve

(Image credit: Watson)

Geraint Thomas (Sky) put in a strong ride to finish second behind stage winner Luis Leon Sanchez on the mountain-top finish of Volta ao Algarve stage two in Portugal on Thursday.

Defending champion Thomas now sits in second place overall behind Spaniard Sanchez.

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Nigel Wynn
Former Associate Editor

Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly webs