site.btaDiego Sevilla Wins Intermediate Sprint in Sliven during Giro d'Italia Stage Two
Rider Diego Sevilla of the Team Polti VisitMalta crossed first at the intermediate sprint in Sliven, Southeastern Bulgaria, during the second stage of the Giro d'Italia, followed by Mirco Maestri.
The intermediate sprint was held in the city centre, with traffic temporarily restricted along the route as the riders passed through. Large crowds gathered in Sliven to welcome the peloton.
Students from local schools joined a flash mob in support of the cyclists, waving flags along the route as the riders went by.
After passing through Sliven, the stage continued towards Veliko Tarnovo. The route includes the climbs of Byala, Vratnik and the Lyaskovets Monastery area.
The stage finish in Veliko Tarnovo is expected after 5 p.m.
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