Geraint Thomas wins Stage 2 of the 2015 Volta ao Algarve
Geraint Thomas (Sky) took a fine solo win at the end of stage two of the 2015 Volta ao Algarve on Thursday.
Thomas attacked on the final climb of the hilly 197-kilometre stage from Lagoa to Monchiqu, finishing ahead of a trio of Astana riders headed up by Rein Taaramae, and Valerio Agnoli in third.
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