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14.9.2023, 11:20 | 2nd Stage | From start 17 km, To finish 127 km

14.9.2023, 11:18 | 2nd Stage | From start 16 km, To finish 128 km

In Hendrichovce, the situation remains unchanged.

14.9.2023, 11:13 | 2nd Stage | From start 13 km, To finish 131 km

The peloton enters village Bertotovce significantly stretched. Still no breakaway.

14.9.2023, 11:08 | 2nd Stage | From start 10 km, To finish 134 km

Amid the rain, several cyclists had to deal with mechanical problems including Simone Bevilacqua (EOLO - Kometa).

14.9.2023, 11:05 | 2nd Stage | From start 8 km, To finish 136 km

Attempts to break away were unsuccessfull, peloton held together when entering the village Chminianska Nová Ves.

14.9.2023, 11:01 | 2nd Stage | From start 2 km, To finish 142 km

The first categorized climb on the route was Široké (0,8 km - 6,9 %) on 23rd km. It's classified as 3rd category, therefore first three riders will gain points at the top.

14.9.2023, 10:58 | 2nd Stage | From start 0 km, To finish 144 km

The race is underway! Riders are already trying to break away.

14.9.2023, 10:52 | 2nd Stage | From start 0 km, To finish 144 km

Ceremonial start in Prešov took place. Cyclists are heading around Cycling stadium to gas station Slovnaft, place of the real start.

14.9.2023, 10:48 | 2nd Stage | Before the start

14.9.2023, 10:45 | 2nd Stage | Before the start

Rémi Cavagna (Soudal - Quick-Step) is the man in yellow for stage 2. Kasper Asgreen (Soudal - Quick-Step) wears the green jersey, today polka dot jersey belongs to Milan Vader (Jumbo - Visma), Colby Simmons (Jumbo - Visma) will be seen in white and Matúš Štoček (ATT Investments) will display the jersey for Best Slovakian rider.

14.9.2023, 10:41 | 2nd Stage | Before the start

Stage 2 contains four categorized climbs (3rd cat.): Široké, Branisko, Levočský vrch and Dravce. Intermediate sprints take place in Levoča, Kežmarok and Poprad.

14.9.2023, 10:38 | 2nd Stage | Before the start

14.9.2023, 10:37 | 2nd Stage | Before the start

There's quite a downpour on start at Prešov. After hot and sunny yesterday, we'll see how cyclists will tackle rain and lower temperatures.

14.9.2023, 10:36 | 2nd Stage | Before the start

Welcome to the live text coverage of Stage 2 of the Tour of Slovakia. Today's stage is the shortest in the 67th edition. It spans over 145 km and cyclists will ride from city of Prešov to Poprad, heading west.

14.9.2023, 10:30 | 2nd Stage

Welcome to online text coverage of Stage 2 of the Tour of Slovakia 2023.

The stage started at 10:45 and the finish is planned at 14:15. The course is mainly hilly and contains four categorized climbs and three intermediate sprints. Watch the live broadcast on YOUTUBE from 13.15.

13.9.2023, 15:11 | 1st Stage

Our live text coverage has ended for today. Thank you for your attention! See you tomorrow here at 10.30. The stage starts at 10:45.

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13.9.2023, 14:19 | 1st Stage | Finish

Provisional leaders of the classification:
General classification: Rémi Cavagna (Soudal - Quick-Step)
Points classification: Rémi Cavagna (Soudal - Quick-Step)
KOM classification: Milan Vader (Jumbo - Visma)
U23 classification: Colby Simmons (Jumbo - Visma)
Best Slovak rider: Matúš Štoček (ATT Investments)

13.9.2023, 14:09 | 1st Stage | Finish

Kasper Asgreen (Soudal - Quick-Step) placed third after sprint of the chase group.

13.9.2023, 14:08 | 1st Stage | Finish

Mulu Kinfe Hailemichael (Caja Rural - Seguros RGA) escaped the chase group and finished on the second place.