Downing takes second stage of Criterium International, Fedrigo keeps lead
- By VeloNews.com
- Published Mar. 28, 2010
- Updated Mar. 28, 2010 at 8:33 AM UTC
Sky’s Russell Downing won the 75 kilometer second stage of the Criterium International in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, on Sunday.
The 31-year-old Team Sky rider, the British road race champion in 2005, was followed across the line by Michael Albasini with race leader Pierrick Fedrigo of France in third. Fedrigo continues to lead the overall standings.
The two day race, in both Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong are competing, concludes later Sunday with the third and final stage, a 7.7km time trial.
Top-5
1. Russell Downing (GB), Sky, 1:42:20
2. Michael Albasini (Swi),HTC-Columbia, same time
3. Pierrick Fédrigo (F), BBox, s.t.
4. Leonardo Duque (Col), Cofidis, s.t.
5. Florian Vachon (F), Bretagne Schuller, s.t.
Top-5 overall
1. Pierrick Fédrigo (F), Bbox, 7:01:53
2. Tiago Machado (P), RadioShack, at 0:17
3. Samuel Sanchez (Sp), Euskaltel, at 0:23
4. Cadel Evans (Aus), BMC, at 0:27
5. Matteo Carrara (I), Vacansoleil, at 0:27
FILED UNDER: News / Race Report / Road TAGS: Criterium International / Russell Downing / Team Sky