August second on day two in Austria

AJ August produced one of the best rides of his young professional career after sprinting to a close second place on day two at the Tour of Austria.

The 19-year-old American hit out on the third-category uphill finish in Alpendorf but was narrowly edged out by Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates – XRG). 

With six useful bonus seconds the Grenadier moved up to fifth place overall, with Felix Grossschartner (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) holding on to a nine-second lead, and a 20-second advantage over August.

The Grenadiers came to the fore on the uphill drag to the line to set up August, with Victor Langellotti backing up his teammate with a seventh place finish.

With three days to go, the GC fight takes a further step forward on Friday with a first category summit finish atop the Gaisberg.