Two-in-a-row for Teutenberg

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Ina Teutenberg (HTC-Columbia) made it two-for-two at the Giro Donne, besting Giorgia Bronzini (Gauss RDZ Ormu) and Marianne Vos (Netherlands National Team) in the sprint that decided the 130km second stage from Sacile to Riese Pio X. Teutenberg, the overnight race leader, remains atop the general classification after earning her 18th victory of the season.

"We had some pretty clear tactics today. We wanted to win the stage and keep the race lead at least up until Sunday's time trial and that's exactly what we've managed to do," said HTC-Columbia team manager Ronny Lauke. "One rider made a long individual breakaway but we managed to keep the race under control and with 10 kilometres to go we'd brought her back.

"Ina's teammates set her up perfectly for a the finish, a 300-metre straightaway with a slight downhill, and she finished off their good work without any problems at all. The team now goes into the time trial feeling motivated and confident and we're pretty sure of a great result."

The Giro Donne peloton faces a 16.9km time trial tomorrow from Caerano S. Marco to Biadene.