Hopkins Navigates Finish to Secure Top-30 in Larissa
IslandStats.com
Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins maintained his strong start to the Tour of Greece, finishing safely within the lead group after a high-speed sprint finish on Stage Two.
Representing the Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur de Luxe – Auto Stroo Continental Team, Hopkins took on a 157.6km route from Karpenisi to Larissa. Despite a significant early climb over the Tymfristos, the race transformed into a tactical battle on the long, flat approach to the capital of the Thessaly region.
The Serbian national champion, Dušan Rajović, proved to have the fastest legs on the day, powering to a victory that secured his team’s eleventh win of the season. Hopkins displayed sharp tactical awareness to avoid the chaos of a frantic final kilometre, crossing the line in 26th place.
In a testament to the competitive depth of the field, Hopkins clocked a time of 3:36:15—the same time awarded to the first 101 riders across the line.
The result keeps Hopkins well-positioned in the general classification following his top-ten finish on the opening day.
