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Belgium’s Ben Hermans wins Stage 2, takes overall lead in Tour of Utah

Powder Mountain • Belgian Ben Hermans of Israel Cycling Academy powered away from an elite group of riders to win Stage 2 of Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah on Wednesday.

Hermans, who finished second overall in 2018, soloed to victory on the final epic climb to Powder Mountain Resort in a time of 3 hours and 37 minutes, taking the overall lead.

“I knew I had to be in really good shape on this climb. You can make a lot of time, you can lose a lot of time, on this climb. I hoped for the best legs.