Jakob Söderqvist extends Eneco Tour lead in Tilburg time trial
Jakob Söderqvist of Lidl-Trek secured victory in the individual time trial of the Eneco Tour on October 15, 2026, covering the 13.6-kilometer course in Tilburg in 15 minutes and 4.71 seconds, according to results reported by Cycling-Info. The Swedish time-trial specialist reinforced his position at the top of the general classification, extending his advantage over the rest of the field after previously winning the opening prologue.
Time trial podium and standings updates in Tilburg
Finn Fisher-Black of Red Bull–Bora–hansgrohe finished second in the stage, trailing Söderqvist by 11.28 seconds, while Ethan Hayter of Soudal Quick-Step took third place with an 11.74-second deficit, as detailed by Aktuality. Following the 13.6-kilometer race, the general classification shows Söderqvist leading with a cumulative time of 2 hours, 51 minutes, and 35 seconds. Hayter sits in second place 14 seconds back, and Fisher-Black holds third position at 15 seconds off the lead, according to Sportnet.
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Lukáš Kubiš advances in the general classification
Slovak national champion Lukáš Kubiš, riding for Unibet Rose Rockets, completed the time trial in 17th position with a time gap of 41.89 seconds behind the stage winner, as reported by DennikSport.sk. The result moved Kubiš up four spots to 14th place in the overall standings, where he trails Söderqvist by 50 seconds. Unibet teammate Tomáš Kopecký finished the stage in sixth place, while Wessel Mouris placed fourth, leaving several Unibet riders positioned near the top of the leaderboard ahead of the upcoming stages.
Viktória Chladoňová secures top-ten finish in women’s edition
Under-23 world champion Viktória Chladoňová finished tenth, 35 seconds behind the winner. Aktuality noted that Chladoňová stands second in the young rider classification and 13th overall after two stages.
Upcoming stages on the Eneco Tour schedule
The four-day race continues with a demanding classic-style route following the individual time trial, leading toward the final stage scheduled for Sunday. Teams are positioning their GC contenders and sprinters for the remaining stages, with Christophe Laporte taking over the blue points jersey and Michel Mouris of Red Bull wearing the white jersey.
Frequently asked questions about the 2026 Eneco Tour time trial
How long was the individual time trial course in Tilburg?
The Stage 2 route covered 13.6 kilometers on flat roads in Tilburg, designed specifically to suit time-trial specialists.
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What position did Lukáš Kubiš hold before the time trial?
Lukáš Kubiš entered the stage in 18th place overall following the opening prologue, before climbing to 14th position after his 17th-place finish against the clock.
Who leads the youth classification in the women’s event?
Viktória Chladoňová holds second place in the young rider standings after finishing tenth in the women’s time trial.
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