In the first stage, Belgian Romain Maes was lucky as he passed a train crossing just before it closed, while the rest had to wait. Romain Maes was one minute ahead, and although he was chased, the others could not capture him. In the second stage, Romain Maes was less lucky, as several flat tires put him nine minutes behind the peloton.
In the first stage, Belgian Romain Maes was fortunate as he crossed a train crossing before it closed, while the others had to wait. Romain Maes was one minute ahead, and although he was pursued, the others could not catch him. In the second stage, Romain Maes was less fortunate, as several flat tires put him nine minutes behind the peloton.