{"id":724451,"date":"2026-08-02T13:28:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T13:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/724451\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T13:28:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T13:28:16","slug":"tour-de-france-femmes-stage-2-live-lorena-wiebes-the-favourite-to-win-in-yellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/724451\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France Femmes stage 2 LIVE: Lorena Wiebes the favourite to win in yellow"},"content":{"rendered":"

2026-08-02T13:22:38.903Z<\/p>\n

It’s interesting to see that Uno-X is doing a lot of the chasing to keep the race together.<\/p>\n

It’s working so far, with all the attacks brought under control, even on the lower part of the climb above Lake Geneva.<\/p>\n

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2026-08-02T13:16:32.449Z<\/p>\n

As the road climbs, we have two riders on the attack. Allez!<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T13:11:41.037Z<\/p>\n

The next 80km are in the hills, with the five QOM categorised climbs.<\/p>\n

This will change the racing. The GC riders will be careful, the attackers who can climb will try to get away, while the sprinters and their teams will try to pace their effort, hoping to have the strength to chase down any attacks and then win in Geneva.<\/p>\n

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The work of the best sprint domestiques will be vital for the next two hours as the stage tactics play out.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T13:08:59.557Z
\n120km to go<\/p>\n

The riders have raced along the lake shore so far soon they turn right into the hills and climb the 3.2km long C\u00f4te de Chexbres.<\/p>\n

We expect that to change the race and see different kind of riders attack.<\/p>\n

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2026-08-02T13:07:34.654Z<\/p>\n

Green jersey wearer Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi) has been on the attack several times but rival teams keep chasing the moves.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T13:00:34.157Z
\n125km to go<\/p>\n

More attacks and more chasing, so again it’s gruppo compatto – all together.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:58:14.997Z<\/p>\n

It’s great to see Alison Jackson (St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93) again on the attack. The Canadian Paris-Roubaix winner tried to go across to the four-rider attack on stage 1 but was unable to make it on one of the climbs.<\/p>\n

True to character, she is trying again.<\/p>\n

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2026-08-02T12:56:25.030Z<\/p>\n

Wise words from Soraya Paladin.<\/p>\n

The pre-stage thoughts of wise Italian road captain, @SorayaPaladin. \ud83c\udfa4#TDFF2026 pic.twitter.com\/kayXM1ECPEAugust 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:54:57.995Z<\/p>\n

The attacks keep coming as the riders reach the edge of Lake Geneva. But nothing is getting away just yet. Teams are chasing to control the action.<\/p>\n

The minor teams want to place riders in the attack but they havre to be riders who can handle the climbs in the middle of the stage and who are perhaps looking to take the QOM jersey.<\/p>\n

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Other riders want a shot at a stage victory but SDWorx and other sprinter teams will work to control any attacks and then keep them under control.<\/p>\n

For SD Worx, it’s better to have a reduced-number attack from riders from the smaller teams.<\/p>\n

For the GC riders, they have to stay safe, avoid any crashes and time losses. That’s easier said than done.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:49:55.836Z<\/p>\n

This is a great shot of the peloton.<\/p>\n

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\"GENEVA,\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:49:17.353Z<\/p>\n

This photo shows the aggressive start to stage 2.<\/p>\n

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\"GENEVA,\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:46:54.512Z
\n135km to go<\/p>\n

This is what Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) said at the start.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc4a\ud83d\udc9b Lorena Wiebes ready to defend the #MaillotJauneLCL!\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fLorena Wiebes pr\u00eate \u00e0 d\u00e9fendre son #MaillotJauneLCL.#TDFF2026 pic.twitter.com\/8R2T8EobtyAugust 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:43:13.369Z<\/p>\n

The peloton is all together so far but we’re expecting attacks very soon.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:33:58.050Z<\/p>\n

143 riders started the second stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n

On Saturday Laura Tomasi (Uno-X Mobility) was unable to continue after being involved in a crash and Alison Avoine (Ma Petite Entreprise) finished outside the time limit.<\/p>\n

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This morning Brodie Chapman (UAE Team L\u2019Imad) had to abandon due to illness.<\/p>\n

Alpecin-Premier Tech’s Christina Schweinberger is also a DNS after breaking her wrist in a crash yesterday.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:30:45.058Z
\nOFFICIAL START<\/p>\n

They’re off! The flag has dropped the stage has officially started.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:26:12.521Z<\/p>\n

In truth, the riders pass the UCI HQ in the neutralised sector.<\/p>\n

Km 0 is on the Route de Savolar, some 4.5km from the assembly point.<\/p>\n

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2026-08-02T12:24:45.473Z<\/p>\n

C’est Parti! The race announces does the countdown and they’re off! Stage 2 is underway.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:24:09.855Z<\/p>\n

The 147.9km stage heads north and then follows around the north shore of Lake Geneva via th hills.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:22:51.392Z<\/p>\n

There’s time for a last selfie and then the stage will start.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:21:23.911Z<\/p>\n

AS the clock tics down to the stage start, the riders are lining up with Wiebes on the front of the grid in the leader’s yellow jersey.<\/p>\n

She is joined by Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa – Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi) who wears green for Wiebes, QOM Oc\u00e9ane Mah\u00e9 (Ma Petite Entreprise) wears the polka-dot jersey and Paula Blasi (UAE Team L’IMAD) wears the best young rider white jersey.<\/p>\n

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2026-08-02T12:15:54.125Z<\/p>\n

And this is the stage profile. It includes 1800m of altitude and five categorised climbs but the final 40km are flat and so favour the sprint teams.<\/p>\n

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\"Profiles\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: ASO)<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:13:37.267Z<\/p>\n

This is the stage 2 map.<\/p>\n

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\"Stage\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: \u00a9GEOATLAS)<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:13:01.074Z<\/p>\n

10 minutes to the start of the stage!<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:12:39.811Z<\/p>\n

The SD Worx team is the last on the sign-on stage after Wiebes’ win on Saturday.<\/p>\n

She is the huge favourite for today too but her teammates will surely have to do a lot of work to chase any attacks.<\/p>\n

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\"LAUSANNE,\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)
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2026-08-02T12:09:55.259Z<\/p>\n

The Liv AlUla Jayco stands out but so does the Mackenzie Coupland Australian national champion’s jersey.<\/p>\n

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\"AIGLE,\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:02:43.545Z<\/p>\n

Demi Vollering and her teammates signed-on wearing ice-vests to try to stay cool.<\/p>\n

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\"AIGLE,\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T12:01:40.966Z<\/p>\n

This is the first view of Lorena Wiebes in the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n

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\"AIGLE,\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:57:05.784Z<\/p>\n

We’re 25 minutes from the start of the stage.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:56:35.918Z<\/p>\n

Which sprinter is your pick for stage 2?<\/p>\n

Have your say via our poll at the top of our Live coverage.<\/p>\n

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I voted for Elisa Balsamo because she’s probably the only rider who can somehow beat Lorena Wiebes.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:54:33.205Z<\/p>\n

Demi Vollering and her FDJ United-Suez teammates are at the sign-on. They’re wearing the new Red Bull helmets after the new sponsorship.<\/p>\n

Cyclingnews has the full story.<\/p>\n

FDJ United-Suez welcome Red Bull as new major partner in milestone move for team and brand<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"FDJ\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Red Bull)
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2026-08-02T11:48:52.806Z<\/p>\n

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2026-08-02T11:47:59.532Z<\/p>\n

Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) could be a threat to Wiebes in a sprint finish.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude80 A 2nd stage that looks set to end in another sprint, with Elisa Balsamo determined to be there!\ud83d\udcaa Une 2e \u00e9tape qui s\u2019oriente encore vers un sprint, et Elisa Balsamo compte bien \u00eatre au rendez-vous !#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/Ur2adhjK4XAugust 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:34:56.184Z<\/p>\n

Dani Ostanek and Matilda Price are on the ground doing interviews and gathering news for Cyclingnews.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:32:09.481Z<\/p>\n

Uno-X Mobility is one of the first teams to sign-on in Aigle.<\/p>\n

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\"AIGLE,\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:29:52.952Z<\/p>\n

Sadly Australia’s Brodie Chapman won’t start stage 2 due to illness.<\/p>\n

Medical Update \ud83c\udfe5 Brodie Chapman will not start today’s Stage 2 of @LeTourFemmes .Brodie already began feeling unwell during yesterday’s opening stage. Overnight, she developed a fever, likely caused by a abdominal inflammation.(1\/2) pic.twitter.com\/Nj0tV3kO0NAugust 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:28:16.318Z<\/p>\n

On Saturday, the crowds were huge for the loop north of Lausanne. The uphill finish made a selection but Lorena Wiebes was there and won the sprint.<\/p>\n

Check out our stage report for all the details, great photographs and full results.<\/p>\n

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Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes claims stage 1 victory and first yellow jersey with commanding uphill sprint<\/a><\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:26:27.177Z<\/p>\n

The crowds at the start are huge yet again.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc40 Can you guess which rider is drawing such a crowd?Mais qui est cette coureuse qui attire autant de fans ? \ud83d\ude09#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/PtQJw8iFTTAugust 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:19:26.413Z<\/p>\n

To understand what might happen during the stage, check out special stage 2 preview.<\/p>\n

Despite five classified climbs along the 147.9km route, so more points in the QOM battle, stage 2 is one for the sprinters.<\/p>\n

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Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) is the big favourite to win a second stage in a row and while wearing the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n

Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 2 preview – A day for the sprinters <\/a><\/p>\n

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\"LAUSANNE,\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:15:25.360Z<\/p>\n

It’s another hot day in Europe and in Switzerland with temperatures of 27C now and a high of 29C when the stage finishes.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:13:45.978Z<\/p>\n

As we fire up the Cyclingnews blimp, the riders are about to start to sign-on in Aigle.<\/p>\n

Aigle is the home to the UCI and President David Lappartient is again on stage.<\/p>\n

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The stage starts in the centre of Aigle and ends after 147.9km in Geneva, on the edge of the lake.<\/p>\n

2026-08-02T11:11:54.513Z<\/p>\n

Hello and welcome to the Cyclingnews live coverage of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n