The day after the start from the Eiffel Tower, the women’s Tour de France sets off for a second flat stage. Four Dutch riders formed the breakaway, before being joined by the peloton.
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Dutchwoman Lorena Wiebes is already putting her yellow jersey back on the line. The day after her victory on the Champs-Elysées during the 1st stage of the Tour de France women, the sprinter is favorite to retain the lead in the general classification at the end of the second stage, Monday July 25, 2022.
On this occasion, the peloton crosses the Seine-et-Marne, starting from Meaux to reach Provins, 136 km further. A route without major difficulty, which should favor sprinters. But the length of the course could also be conducive to breakaways.
Behind Wiebes, the other experts on the home straight also dream of opening their counters in this event. Scompatriot Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) will be her main rival. She narrowly edged her on the Champs-Elysées and is only 4″ ahead of her in the general classification. Belgian Lotte Kopecky (SD Work), third yesterday, but also Italian world champion Elisa Balsamo (Trek -Segafredo) can also, in the event of a massive sprint, get the better of the one who won her 16th victory of the season on Sunday.Follow the 2nd stage live.