Gianni Meersman makes it two from two at Volta a Catalunya

Gianni Meersman wins, Volta a Catalunya 2013. stage two

Gianni Meersman sprinted to his second consecutive stage win at the Volta a Catalunya today to extend his overall lead. 

Meersman (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) won a scrappy bunch sprint in Banyoles ahead of Daniele Ratto (Cannondale) and Brett Lancaster (Orica-GreenEdge) at the end of the 160.7km race from Girona.

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