ROME, March 12, 2009 (AFP) – Italian cyclist Alessandro Petacchi won the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico race over 177km from Volterra to Marina di Carrara on Thursday.

The LPR Brakes rider edged out compatriot Daniele Bennati of Liquigas and Spaniard Koldo Fernandez in a sprint finish.

Frenchman Julien El Fares of Cofidis, who won the first stage on Wednesday, held onto the leader’s jersey with Bennati in second 15 seconds behind.

Alssendro Petacchi of LPR Wins Stage 2 at Tirreno-Adriatico

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