{"id":255840,"date":"2026-08-02T16:10:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T16:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/02\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-2-live-can-anyone-hurt-lorena-wiebes-and-stop-her-winning-the-sprint-finish\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T16:10:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T16:10:49","slug":"tour-de-france-femmes-stage-2-live-can-anyone-hurt-lorena-wiebes-and-stop-her-winning-the-sprint-finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/02\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-2-live-can-anyone-hurt-lorena-wiebes-and-stop-her-winning-the-sprint-finish\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France Femmes stage 2 LIVE: Can anyone hurt Lorena Wiebes and stop her winning the sprint finish?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:10:49+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:10:49.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ba90ab14-8e8c-11f1-9de1-9387a98f116e\">Sprint!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:10:37+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:10:37.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b3396680-8e8c-11f1-985d-71e297f1a8dc\">Wiebes is on the Liv train.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:10:18+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:10:18.507Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a861a948-8e8c-11f1-a1d8-3b33bef82ff9\">Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek) keeps fighting all the way to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:09:59+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:09:59.475Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-last-kilometre\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-last-kilometre\"><span>LAST KILOMETRE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9cd3c66a-8e8c-11f1-a2f0-e7f1dc99dabc\">It&#8217;s sprint time but can Lorena Wiebes win?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:09:20+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:09:20.060Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-853ed80a-8e8c-11f1-9cff-092158c40ffc\">Lotte Kopecky is leading rhe chase so Wiebes is solo in the sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:08:52+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:08:52.562Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-74c81086-8e8c-11f1-9a27-7b62d4e460b4\">Liv move up to the front and SD Worx only have 1 rider on the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:08:24+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:08:24.219Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-641c7f1a-8e8c-11f1-97fb-23d5dc0965ae\">Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek) leads by just 15 seconds with 3km to go.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a brave attack but she will surely be caught!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:06:02+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:06:02.757Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0f97ab54-8e8c-11f1-998d-538c019b3de6\">Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek) stil leads by 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Do SD Worx have the riders to complete the chase?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:05:09+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:05:09.555Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-effcfc72-8e8b-11f1-b62d-43cef43fafd9\">The final 5kms, where GC times are taken in case of a crash, are straight and fast but there is a a pinch point before it.<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe everyone!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T16:00:55+00:00\">2026-08-02T16:00:55.018Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-581f98ba-8e8b-11f1-ab84-87ad4e58c2e3\">The peloton can now see Riejanne Markus but she is still 30 second ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:59:24+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:59:24.546Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-22309240-8e8b-11f1-9a60-a530a1e75ccc\">Riejanne Markus&#8217; lead is dowe to 30 seconds but she is not fading. Her pedalling style is still fluid and strong.<\/p>\n<p>If SD Worx suffer, she could still have a chance.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:58:00+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:58:00.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-effa6198-8e8a-11f1-abf5-c1f8a381b3e5\">Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek) still leads by 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>SD Worx are doing all the chasing but seem to be back in control.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-effa6198-8e8a-11f1-abf5-c1f8a381b3e5-2\">Lidl-Trek are sat behind them, protecting Elisa Balsamo. Other teams are there too, waiting for the sprint and trying to work out how to beat Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p>An attack in the last kilometre anyone?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:52:24+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:52:24.587Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-15km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-27e920f4-8e8a-11f1-8989-a9b9897ab403\">Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek) is still 50 seconds clear.<\/p>\n<p>The question is: Is she strong and holding off the SD Worx chase? Or are they pacing their chase and will accelerate nearer the finish?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-27e920f4-8e8a-11f1-8989-a9b9897ab403-2\">We can now see Anna van der Bregen working on the front, so SD Worx are using every rider they can.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s making this finish so fascinating to watch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:49:40+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:49:40.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c63f54b8-8e89-11f1-bc31-cde968d5c416\">Allez Riejanne Markus!<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083940848660574490\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083940848660574490\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Solo at the front, Riejanne Markus is keeping the peloton at bay! Seule en t\u00eate, Riejanne Markus tient le peloton \u00e0 distance ! \ud83d\udcaa#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/IV0BZE24Nx<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083940848660574490\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083940848660574490\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:47:23+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:47:23.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-743e47aa-8e89-11f1-8845-fb75844c17d0\">A great side on shot from the TV helicopter shows the SD Worx riders grabbing bidons at high speed.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s still 30C out there, so hydration and cooling is vital. For today but also for the remaining seven stages of the Tour.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:43:45+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:43:45.017Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2f2da94-8e88-11f1-a349-61c7b4eeebec\">SD Worx have more riders at the head of the peloton now.<\/p>\n<p>I can count at least 5 riders leading the chase.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-f2f2da94-8e88-11f1-a349-61c7b4eeebec-2\">Indeed, the gap to Riejanne Markus is falling constantly. The question is if SD Worx catch Riejanne Markus, who will have any strength to lead out Wiebes in the sprint?<\/p>\n<p>Maybe she Wiebes is so strong that she does not need a lead out.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll find out very soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:41:34+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:41:34.465Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-25km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-25km-to-go\"><span>25km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a469f376-8e88-11f1-8207-8993421d192e\">Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek) is a talented rider and proven rouleur. She is a two time Netherlands TT national champion and os perfect for this kind of attack.<\/p>\n<p>She is time trialing to the finish and holding her lead. It&#8217;s 1:05 with a flat 25km to ride.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:40:17+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:40:17.694Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-76beea1c-8e88-11f1-9a89-5b85140dce94\">Paula Blasi is wearing the best young rider white jersey today. She is no longer an Under 23 rider but the TDFF have changed the rules slightly so include more riders in the special jersey competition.<\/p>\n<p>Matilda Price has the full story after some investigation from Lukas Kn\u00f6fler.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/rules\/why-is-paula-blasi-in-white-tour-de-france-femmes-quietly-changes-under-23-jersey-to-under-24\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/rules\/why-is-paula-blasi-in-white-tour-de-france-femmes-quietly-changes-under-23-jersey-to-under-24\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/rules\/why-is-paula-blasi-in-white-tour-de-france-femmes-quietly-changes-under-23-jersey-to-under-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Why is Paula Blasi in white? &#8211; Tour de France Femmes quietly changes under-23 jersey to under-24<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-76beea76-8e88-11f1-98f2-cf80b0c0d285\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.31%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jEBfTJNbzL9BYVW3SUznjM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jEBfTJNbzL9BYVW3SUznjM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jEBfTJNbzL9BYVW3SUznjM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jEBfTJNbzL9BYVW3SUznjM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jEBfTJNbzL9BYVW3SUznjM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jEBfTJNbzL9BYVW3SUznjM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:35:34+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:35:34.477Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-cddefaf4-8e87-11f1-978f-27c888137f41\">The descent to the lake is fast.<\/p>\n<p>SD Worx have one rider leading, while Visma have 4.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-cddefaf4-8e87-11f1-978f-27c888137f41-2\">Many of the riders on the front almost mess up a corner, going long after miss-reading how tight the corner was.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:29:51+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:29:51.831Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-35km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-35km-to-go\"><span>35km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-018f80e0-8e87-11f1-be4a-bb25a2e0f3fa\">The tension is rising in the race.<\/p>\n<p>Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek) has pushed out her lead to 55 seconds after attacking the attack but the peloton is riding in s controlled way.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-018f80e0-8e87-11f1-be4a-bb25a2e0f3fa-2\">SD Worx have moved off the front. They are trying to tempt other teams to lead the chase but they are hesitating.<\/p>\n<p>Just like yesterday, Lidl are trying to avoid any chasing in the peloton by sacrificing one rider for the attack.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s tactical ABC but works. It&#8217;s up to SD Worx to chase, but in their absence, Visma are on the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:19:52+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:19:52.599Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-40km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-9c9d0370-8e85-11f1-86b5-e7befeaa971c\">It&#8217;s gruppo compatto, or almost. The break has been caught but more attacks are being launched.<\/p>\n<p>Teams are trying to test and hurt SD Wrox and Lorena Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:18:30+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:18:30.280Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6b567378-8e85-11f1-b828-a343e50e5a8e\">Who will win today?<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083924095771541760\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083924095771541760\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Who will win stage 2\ufe0f\u20e3? Qui remportera l&#8217;\u00e9tape 2 ? \ud83e\udd14#TDFF2026 #WatchTheFemmes pic.twitter.com\/xeUlkO0CMZ<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083924095771541760\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083924095771541760\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:14:36+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:14:36.212Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dfc71c18-8e84-11f1-8aae-bf3e7162d71e\">Up front, the attackers have joined the remains of the break.<\/p>\n<p>SD Worx are chasing but the peloton is down to 100 or so riders.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-dfc71c18-8e84-11f1-8aae-bf3e7162d71e-2\">Wiebes is there, with two SD Worx teammates ahead of her doing the work.<\/p>\n<p>The attack is just 10 seconds ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:12:48+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:12:48.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9fb51eb8-8e84-11f1-a3a8-bbfbd4cc4863\">The race is twisting through the vines on the hillside. If a rider is a great descender, they could try to get away.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the GC riders will have to be careful here.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:10:46+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:10:46.811Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-45km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-45km-to-go\"><span>45km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-571731dc-8e84-11f1-bea3-53d4c44d9399\">Ahead of them, Anouska Koster (Uno-X Mobility) is first to the top of the climb, ahead of Ema Comte (Cofidis).<\/p>\n<p>However the peloton is only 30 seconds behind them now and Wiebes is in the group.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:09:00+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:09:00.314Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17a3fc6a-8e84-11f1-affb-d30919417b7c\">We have attacks!<\/p>\n<p><strong>C\u00e9lia Gery (FDJ) is on the attack. <\/strong>The French national champion goes away with Nina Berton. (EF).<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:07:32+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:07:32.120Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e32a0844-8e83-11f1-b770-5b9099f09069\">The climb rises from the lake, offering great views but lots of pain.<\/p>\n<p>The peloton is only 1:00 down on the five attackers. They could cut the gap massively before the top.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T15:00:17+00:00\">2026-08-02T15:00:17.975Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e058b9d6-8e82-11f1-a8ae-416d91b32251\">SD Worx try to control the peloton on the climb, setting a fast but not too fast pace for Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p>Some riders are dropped but the peloton stays together.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-e058b9d6-8e82-11f1-a8ae-416d91b32251-2\">Now it&#8217;s time for the next climb, the 23km, 6.5% C\u00f4te de Mont-sur-Rolle. It should create more pain and more splits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:57:44+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:57:44.976Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-854105da-8e82-11f1-bb32-335d0573fd2e\">The peloton hits the climb at high speed but Wiebes was fourth into the climb and so perfectly placed to slip back gradually but stay in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the attackers are fighting for the QOM and Anouska Koster (Uno-X Mobility) wins ahead of Ema Comte (Cofidis).<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-854105da-8e82-11f1-bb32-335d0573fd2e-2\">The gap to the peloton a down to just 1:00. That fell quickly!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:55:33+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:55:33.520Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36fc87d2-8e82-11f1-b703-b50f63970bfa\">The first climb is the C\u00f4te de Bougy-Villars. It is only 900 metres long but the speed in the peloton is very high!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:54:23+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:54:23.272Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-55km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-55km-to-go\"><span>55km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0ced3fd6-8e82-11f1-8e0b-8701b00b0a00\">The riders can see Lake Geneva now but face a fast run-in to the finish.<\/p>\n<p>This is going to a high-speed final hour or so of racing.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-0ced3fd6-8e82-11f1-8e0b-8701b00b0a00-2\">The five attackers still have a lead of 2:00 but we can expect riders to come across to them from the peloton with attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:52:37+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:52:37.960Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce140542-8e81-11f1-ae10-0f4adc27c9f6\">The next 20km will be interesting. There are several short climbs and it could ideal to launch attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Some teams might not wait for a sprint and give Wiebes an easy ride to the finish. They might attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-ce140542-8e81-11f1-ae10-0f4adc27c9f6-2\">Lets hope so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:50:46+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:50:46.560Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8bb1c090-8e81-11f1-a6ca-8b85e3f54c4e\">The peloton does not really content the intermediate sprint for the minor points.<\/p>\n<p>Wiebes rode it smart. She stayed on the wheels and then edged clear to score points.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:48:30+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:48:30.702Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ab6981e-8e81-11f1-93d1-57e7fd4b4dfb\">Yuliia Biriukova (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi) won the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s great to see her flying the flag for the Ukraine at the Tour de France Femmes as national champion.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-3ab6981e-8e81-11f1-93d1-57e7fd4b4dfb-2\">She is doing her country proud like so many other people of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:45:29+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:45:29.903Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ceec4e58-8e80-11f1-a922-cfd4f6359d90\">It&#8217;s time for the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Eline Jansen (VolkerWessels), Yuliia Biriukova (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi), Carlotta Cipressi (Human Powered Health), Ema Comte (Cofidis) and Anouska Koster (Uno-X Mobility) will take most of the points but who will sprint in the peloton for the lesser points?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-ceec4e58-8e80-11f1-a922-cfd4f6359d90-2\">If Wiebes sprints, it could be a sign she is going for the green jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:43:51+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:43:51.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-945a0d7a-8e80-11f1-9404-e3d0463f3dfa\">Dani spoke to Kim Le Court-Pienaar after she finished second to Lorena Wiebes in the Luasanne sprint.<\/p>\n<p>The Mauritian champion called the outcome in Lausanne &#8220;a little personal win&#8221; as she finished second behind Lorena Wiebes.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-945a0d7a-8e80-11f1-9404-e3d0463f3dfa-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/a-little-personal-win-for-me-kim-le-court-pienaars-tour-de-france-femmes-gc-quest-off-to-a-good-start-as-best-of-the-rest-behind-unbeatable-wiebes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/a-little-personal-win-for-me-kim-le-court-pienaars-tour-de-france-femmes-gc-quest-off-to-a-good-start-as-best-of-the-rest-behind-unbeatable-wiebes\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/a-little-personal-win-for-me-kim-le-court-pienaars-tour-de-france-femmes-gc-quest-off-to-a-good-start-as-best-of-the-rest-behind-unbeatable-wiebes\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;A little personal win for me&#8217; \u2013 Kim Le Court-Pienaar&#8217;s Tour de France Femmes GC quest off to a good start as &#8216;best of the rest&#8217; behind unbeatable Wiebes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:41:36+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:41:36.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-43b0c742-8e80-11f1-9ad4-2fd0888be4e1\">Matilda Price and Dani Ostanek are on the ground in Switzerland for Cyclingnews. They wrote some fascinating stories on Saturday and have more in the works for today.<\/p>\n<p>Matilda spoke to Kate Courtney after she delivered the Red Bull helmets to the FDJ riders as part of their new partnership. The American is starting a fascinating new chapter of her successful career, this time on the road of Europe.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-43b0c742-8e80-11f1-9ad4-2fd0888be4e1-2\">Give it a read as we countdown to the sprint finish.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/my-goal-is-to-compete-at-the-pinnacle-of-the-sport-kate-courtney-gets-a-taste-of-the-top-with-tour-de-france-femmes-visit-with-fdj-united-suez\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/my-goal-is-to-compete-at-the-pinnacle-of-the-sport-kate-courtney-gets-a-taste-of-the-top-with-tour-de-france-femmes-visit-with-fdj-united-suez\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/my-goal-is-to-compete-at-the-pinnacle-of-the-sport-kate-courtney-gets-a-taste-of-the-top-with-tour-de-france-femmes-visit-with-fdj-united-suez\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;It&#8217;s less about finding a few more watts, more about understanding the strategy&#8217; \u2013 Kate Courtney&#8217;s road discovery continues with Tour de France Femmes special appearance.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-43b0c7a6-8e80-11f1-9661-a3ca9ef25c0a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.65%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3.jpg\" alt=\"USPro road champion Kate Courtney holds her new FDJ United-SUEZ jersey after signing a short-term 2026 contract with the Women&amp;#039;s WorldTour team\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a4DAKgMCiaoRYHB2dmcbV3.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: FDJ United-SUEZ)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:32:38+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:32:38.591Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-03e88bf0-8e7f-11f1-9d23-bfab93e34ae7\">We get a view of the peloton and it offers a chance to see who is leading the chase.<\/p>\n<p>The response is that SD Worx are leading the pace but also trying to entice other tams to do some work on the front.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-03e88bf0-8e7f-11f1-9d23-bfab93e34ae7-2\">We can see Movistar up front, Visma on the other side of the road, Fenix down the middle and EF there with four riders.<\/p>\n<p>They are all riding to hold a good position up front to stay safe, while also pushing the pace.<\/p>\n<p>The five attackers are working hard together but their lead is gradually falling.<\/p>\n<p>We seem on track for sprint finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:25:01+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:25:01.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2c66ae6-8e7d-11f1-9642-0fae61bf8870\">At the summit of the C\u00f4te de Cossonay climb, Anouska Koster (Uno-X Mobility) kicked to try to win the QOM sprint but but Ema Comte (Cofidis) managed to beat her on the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:22:54+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:22:54.459Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a714fbda-8e7d-11f1-88f7-f32504bf154b\">Sadly Marieke Meert and Elisabeth Ebras of the Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies have abandoned the TDFF.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s hard, intense racing out there, with little chance of survival if a riders is ill or injured.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:21:00+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:21:00.212Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-630d8880-8e7d-11f1-bb35-8bf9852a6c47\">After the flat plateau roads, it&#8217;s time for the C\u00f4te de Cossonay climb. The Cat 4 climb is 2 kilometres long at an average gradient of 6%.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;ll be interesting to see if it has any impact on the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-630d8920-8e7d-11f1-9452-218e3d59b706\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:71.90%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S.jpg\" alt=\"Stage 2 map, Tour de France Femmes 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: \u00a9GEOATLAS)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:14:03+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:14:03.631Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6b046442-8e7c-11f1-bd4c-0f3485a0f667\">The break has extended their lead beyond 2:20.<\/p>\n<p>The peloton is rolling along at speed but is in control.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-6b0464d8-8e7c-11f1-81f6-39a62c9d6b5d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK.jpg\" alt=\"GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: (L-R) Ema Comte of France and Team Cofidis Women, Yuliia Biriukova of Ukraine and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi, Carlotta Cipressi of Italy and Team Human Powered Health and Eline Jansen of Netherlands and Team VolkerWessels Cycling Team compete in the breakaway during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CWuE4kX5yDpodaXqivuQhK.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:11:18+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:11:18.969Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-088335aa-8e7c-11f1-b5c0-0b15ce92f67a\">The drop in pace in the peloton has allowed Oc\u00e9ane Mah\u00e9 (Ma Petite Entreprise) to get back in the peloton after taking a musette with bidons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:09:26+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:09:26.867Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-85km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-85km-to-go\"><span>85km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c5e0bb6e-8e7b-11f1-9356-dd598562dc3b\">The race is on the exposed open fields on the plateau and the gap continues to rise above 1:30 as teams send back riders to their team cars to take on bidons and ice.<\/p>\n<p>The sprint teams seemed to want to control the race on the climb up from the lake.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-c5e0bb6e-8e7b-11f1-9356-dd598562dc3b-2\">They will be happy to let the five riders go out front, to create a steady race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:03:45+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:03:45.559Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fa5b2cc2-8e7a-11f1-bd07-b1923ddda48a\">Ema Comte (Cofidis) Anouska Koster (Uno-X Mobility) have crossed to the trio to create a five-rider attack.<\/p>\n<p>Their leads is up to 1:00.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T14:01:14+00:00\">2026-08-02T14:01:14.865Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a07c76de-8e7a-11f1-92af-897086a934e8\">We can see two riders trying to cross to the trio.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the peloton has eased-up and so the gap will grow quickly.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-a07c76de-8e7a-11f1-92af-897086a934e8-2\">We finally seem to have the break of the stage, after a fast opening 60km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:58:59+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:58:59.400Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4fcab2b4-8e7a-11f1-b163-cfd11ed05bba\">The attackers are:<\/p>\n<p>Eline Jansen (VolkerWessels), Yuliia Biriukova (Laboral Kutxa-Fundaci\u00f3n Euskadi) and Carlotta Cipressi (Human Powered Health)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:56:07+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:56:07.443Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9476712-8e79-11f1-b0e2-c51bce63b5ef\">We have an attack and it could be going clear!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:50:10+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:50:10.871Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-14ad93d2-8e79-11f1-9601-55aa2a992ad7\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:49:01+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:49:01.827Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ebac9992-8e78-11f1-bd45-97fea850867f\">The early climbing is done and now the riders face a long, gradual descent on the plateau roads above the lake.<\/p>\n<p>It must be a great place to ride.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:43:42+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:43:42.061Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2ce25222-8e78-11f1-9e7b-a9461fb1bed9\">So far, Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx) has been able to stay in the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>She looks great in yellow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-2ce25290-8e78-11f1-a88f-e7670e19f08a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5.jpg\" alt=\"Lorena Wiebes racing on stage 2 at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CMxEvZgN7VrPMK6H8cQ3L5.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:42:44+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:42:44.108Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0a5bffc8-8e78-11f1-a673-fd7c84723888\">We perhaps have other contenders for the QOM competition<\/p>\n<p>Marion Bunel (Visma-Lease a Bike) was the first to the top of the C\u00f4te de Savigny.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-0a5bffc8-8e78-11f1-a673-fd7c84723888-2\">Ma\u00ebva Squiban (UAE Team L\u2019Imad) was second and so scored 1 point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:40:18+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:40:18.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b39fd894-8e77-11f1-ad5e-a76329c06b33\">Oc\u00e9ane Mah\u00e9 (Ma Petite Entreprise) made the headlines by going on the attack and winning the QOM jersey.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately she is suffering on the early climbs.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:38:39+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:38:39.526Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7887a19c-8e77-11f1-8347-b171332c12d4\">This is as great shot of the racing in the hills overlooking Lake Geneva.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7887a200-8e77-11f1-bc8a-c5db14a88fd9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN.jpg\" alt=\"GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: A general view of Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime - Yellow leader jersey and the peloton passing through a vineyards landscape in Laussane during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69bgFp6CGpZLjuM8eWrLRN.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:35:37+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:35:37.760Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c34d500-8e77-11f1-b7d0-adf7064613e3\">We like this POV but it must be hard to race on a climb like this.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083908797358121425\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083908797358121425\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">POV: Tour de France Femmes with STUNNING view \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/mnBerDKkbR<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083908797358121425\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083908797358121425\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:34:35+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:34:35.379Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-105km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-105km-to-go\"><span>105km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e71f47dc-8e76-11f1-b3b7-dfe195c21f5c\">The riders have covered close to 45km but the peloton is still together, apart from riders who were dropped on the first climb.<\/p>\n<p>Next up is the C\u00f4te de Savigny. It is a Cat 4 climb and laats 2.5 kilometres at an average gradient of 5%.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:29:40+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:29:40.009Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3700e252-8e76-11f1-ab87-6b585f1b5ab8\">It&#8217;s interesting to see that C\u00e9drine Kerbaol (EF Education-EasyPost) was the first to the summit of the climb.<\/p>\n<p>She scored 3 points for the QOM competition, with Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Premier Tech) scoring 2 points and her teammate Sara Casasola taking 1 point.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-3700e252-8e76-11f1-ab87-6b585f1b5ab8-2\">That&#8217;s an indication that both Kerbaol and Pieterse could be targetting the QOM jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:22:38+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:22:38.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c23f342-8e75-11f1-968c-e3a2446c721b\">It&#8217;s interesting to see that Uno-X is doing a lot of the chasing to keep the race together.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s working so far, with all the attacks brought under control, even on the lower part of the climb above Lake Geneva.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:16:32+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:16:32.449Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6194f56e-8e74-11f1-9c2f-b9fdf09a4d38\">As the road climbs, we have two riders on the attack. Allez!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:11:41+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:11:41.037Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b3c361a0-8e73-11f1-9c49-fb760eafe2ce\">The next 80km are in the hills, with the five QOM categorised climbs.<\/p>\n<p>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<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-b3c361a0-8e73-11f1-9c49-fb760eafe2ce-2\">The work of the best sprint domestiques will be vital for the next two hours as the stage tactics play out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:08:59+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:08:59.557Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-53912de4-8e73-11f1-9acb-97935e6e8792\">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<p>We expect that to change the race and see different kind of riders attack.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:07:34+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:07:34.654Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-212b2f94-8e73-11f1-89b0-614341ab8d0b\">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<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T13:00:34+00:00\">2026-08-02T13:00:34.157Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-125km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-125km-to-go\"><span>125km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2682aeb4-8e72-11f1-aa00-4f8b15e6f39b\">More attacks and more chasing, so again it&#8217;s gruppo compatto &#8211; all together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:58:14+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:58:14.997Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d35f59b2-8e71-11f1-8d63-d99438df687d\">It&#8217;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<p>True to character, she is trying again.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:56:25+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:56:25.030Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-91d17444-8e71-11f1-a96e-33dff4168093\">Wise words from Soraya Paladin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083898291549286572\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083898291549286572\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The pre-stage thoughts of wise Italian road captain, @SorayaPaladin. \ud83c\udfa4#TDFF2026 pic.twitter.com\/kayXM1ECPE<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083898291549286572\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083898291549286572\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:54:57+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:54:57.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5dff8b24-8e71-11f1-b5d0-f37e10571155\">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<p>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<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-5dff8b24-8e71-11f1-b5d0-f37e10571155-2\">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<p>For SD Worx, it&#8217;s better to have a reduced-number attack from riders from the smaller teams.<\/p>\n<p>For the GC riders, they have to stay safe, avoid any crashes and time losses. That&#8217;s easier said than done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:49:55+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:49:55.836Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a9db3ee0-8e70-11f1-8927-7fff4247e7a2\">This is a great shot of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-a9db3f44-8e70-11f1-b8e3-db966eb820c2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX.jpg\" alt=\"GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: A general view of the peloton passing through a landscape during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PYjtxBAt86YCgstr8DmubX.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:49:17+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:49:17.353Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-92edc0c2-8e70-11f1-ac76-a503af2d636e\">This photo shows the aggressive start to stage 2.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-92edc13a-8e70-11f1-97cd-cb8becf3a74b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS.jpg\" alt=\"GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: (L-R) Dina Boels of Belgium and Team Lotto Intermarche Ladies and Idoia Eraso Lasa of Spain and Team Laboral Kutxa - Fundacion Euskadi - Green points jersey compete during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqVUsKd55xHWBMK8gR5vPS.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:46:54+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:46:54.512Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-135km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-135km-to-go\"><span>135km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3db97fce-8e70-11f1-8280-b376b239b549\">This is what Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) said at the start.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083892793978552796\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083892793978552796\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\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\/8R2T8Eobty<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083892793978552796\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083892793978552796\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:43:13+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:43:13.369Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ba184bb4-8e6f-11f1-8094-7d7242222ecf\">The peloton is all together so far but we&#8217;re expecting attacks very soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:33:58+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:33:58.050Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f6a5626-8e6e-11f1-a45c-69f4ffced557\">143 riders started the second stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p>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<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-6f6a5626-8e6e-11f1-a45c-69f4ffced557-2\">This morning Brodie Chapman (UAE Team L\u2019Imad) had to abandon due to illness.<\/p>\n<p>Alpecin-Premier Tech&#8217;s Christina Schweinberger is also a DNS after breaking her wrist in a crash yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:30:45+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:30:45.058Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fc0025ee-8e6d-11f1-9131-e1a641a825d6\">They&#8217;re off! The flag has dropped the stage has officially started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:26:12+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:26:12.521Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-598804b2-8e6d-11f1-ba75-39efdac61885\">In truth, the riders pass the UCI HQ in the neutralised sector.<\/p>\n<p>Km 0 is on the Route de Savolar, some 4.5km from the assembly point.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:24:45+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:24:45.473Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2592a4b4-8e6d-11f1-a1f8-d376a019c181\">C&#8217;est Parti! The race announces does the countdown and they&#8217;re off! Stage 2 is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:24:09+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:24:09.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-10762f06-8e6d-11f1-bf1a-b7632ccc26fc\">The 147.9km stage heads north and then follows around the north shore of Lake Geneva via th hills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:22:51+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:22:51.392Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e18da4da-8e6c-11f1-ba04-111531efee91\">There&#8217;s time for a last selfie and then the stage will start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:21:23+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:21:23.911Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ad7f2010-8e6c-11f1-b319-f7c99bd2cff1\">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&#8217;s yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p>She is joined by Idoia Eraso (Laboral Kutxa &#8211; 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&#8217;IMAD) wears the best young rider white jersey.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:15:54+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:15:54.125Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e8def816-8e6b-11f1-9b30-bdcc31da3609\">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<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e8def884-8e6b-11f1-a469-7141d5f7e5ad\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1654px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:70.74%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH.png\" alt=\"Profiles for the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-1200-80.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH-320-80.png 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JXMuXufP4weH5Kc6KNFhJH.png\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:13:37+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:13:37.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-974c1574-8e6b-11f1-a7ed-c9b703521ed4\">This is the stage 2 map.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-974c15d8-8e6b-11f1-b687-2def5fae2ba5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:71.90%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S.jpg\" alt=\"Stage 2 map, Tour de France Femmes 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU5fzu37NMvBeKqqTAJo8S.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: \u00a9GEOATLAS)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:13:01+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:13:01.074Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-81c885fc-8e6b-11f1-b957-bb1c4441ae36\">10 minutes to the start of the stage!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:12:39+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:12:39.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-750e0c74-8e6b-11f1-9e02-71f9680a4e26\">The SD Worx team is the last on the sign-on stage after Wiebes&#8217; win on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>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<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-750e0ce2-8e6b-11f1-bbfb-a377cb4358ff\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: (L-R) Amber Kraak of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ and Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime compete during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/obanhD8NbsVnVAAUH8v37N.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:09:55+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:09:55.259Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12f79fa0-8e6b-11f1-9639-9161d37666f2\">The Liv AlUla Jayco stands out but so does the Mackenzie Coupland Australian national champion&#8217;s jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-12f79ffa-8e6b-11f1-aaa0-a92f8de1c0dd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF.jpg\" alt=\"AIGLE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: (L-R) Monica Trinca Colonel of Italy, Mackenzie Coupland of Australia and Nadia Gontova of Canada and Liv AlUla Jayco prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Aigle, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDUGAxJcnMhM9fyj6wfPBF.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:02:43+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:02:43.545Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-119a6080-8e6a-11f1-a806-6762492855e0\">Demi Vollering and her teammates signed-on wearing ice-vests to try to stay cool.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-119a61a2-8e6a-11f1-aa7f-6902b90e0b78\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4.jpg\" alt=\"AIGLE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: (L-R) Marie Le Net of France and Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Aigle, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qKYS3aimDxyjPXg4PLmiV4.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T12:01:40+00:00\">2026-08-02T12:01:40.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec5e9ce6-8e69-11f1-9ff2-917b5605e9c3\">This is the first view of Lorena Wiebes in the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ec5e9d40-8e69-11f1-ad8a-fb374a51505c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj.jpg\" alt=\"AIGLE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: Marie Le Net of France and Team FDJ United - SUEZ - Yellow leader Jersey meets the media press prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Aigle, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WEAyHxSdWUFiqoSDNjDRHj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:57:05+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:57:05.784Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-485ca994-8e69-11f1-8045-53751a26c192\">We&#8217;re 25 minutes from the start of the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:56:35+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:56:35.918Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3683964c-8e69-11f1-931e-f591789bb387\">Which sprinter is your pick for stage 2?<\/p>\n<p>Have your say via our poll at the top of our Live coverage.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-3683964c-8e69-11f1-931e-f591789bb387-2\">I voted for Elisa Balsamo because she&#8217;s probably the only rider who can somehow beat Lorena Wiebes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:54:33+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:54:33.205Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ed5fdcfa-8e68-11f1-ab0e-2307d2a06b6f\">Demi Vollering and her FDJ United-Suez teammates are at the sign-on. They&#8217;re wearing the new Red Bull helmets after the new sponsorship.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclingnews has the full story.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/red-bull-set-to-partner-with-fdj-united-suez-as-riders-wear-branded-helmets-at-tour-de-france-femmes-grand-depart\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/red-bull-set-to-partner-with-fdj-united-suez-as-riders-wear-branded-helmets-at-tour-de-france-femmes-grand-depart\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/red-bull-set-to-partner-with-fdj-united-suez-as-riders-wear-branded-helmets-at-tour-de-france-femmes-grand-depart\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FDJ United-Suez welcome Red Bull as new major partner in milestone move for team and brand<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ed5fdd5e-8e68-11f1-9e0e-c196a1897e27\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2200px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.23%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA.jpg\" alt=\"FDJ United-Suez with Red Bull helmets\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vNe9TWFRjoJqov8ymVGFCA.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Red Bull)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:48:52+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:48:52.806Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-227bdafc-8e68-11f1-978c-edf30c86a73d\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:47:59+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:47:59.532Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02d73ad4-8e68-11f1-9187-3dd21231bf61\">Elisa Balsamo (Lidl-Trek) could be a threat to Wiebes in a sprint finish.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083881991531884679\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083881991531884679\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\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\/Ur2adhjK4X<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083881991531884679\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083881991531884679\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:34:56+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:34:56.184Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2fd422d8-8e66-11f1-9b16-25d679e270b6\">Dani Ostanek and Matilda Price are on the ground doing interviews and gathering news for Cyclingnews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:32:09+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:32:09.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc704cee-8e65-11f1-adec-3759df73646c\">Uno-X Mobility is one of the first teams to sign-on in Aigle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-cc704d66-8e65-11f1-93fb-a1c7fe32892b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc.jpg\" alt=\"AIGLE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: (L-R) Teuntje Beekhuis of Netherlands, Marte Berg Edseth of Norway, Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset of Norway and Anouska Koster of Netherlands and Team Uno-X Mobility prior to the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 02, 2026 in Aigle, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7NGvJQrwihTka6pMhDximc.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:29:52+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:29:52.952Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b294a70-8e65-11f1-ab1c-d9ce36b282a2\">Sadly Australia&#8217;s Brodie Chapman won&#8217;t start stage 2 due to illness.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083835102488830099\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083835102488830099\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Medical Update \ud83c\udfe5 Brodie Chapman will not start today&#8217;s Stage 2 of @LeTourFemmes .Brodie already began feeling unwell during yesterday&#8217;s opening stage. Overnight, she developed a fever, likely caused by a abdominal inflammation.(1\/2) pic.twitter.com\/Nj0tV3kO0N<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083835102488830099\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083835102488830099\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:28:16+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:28:16.318Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-41772ce8-8e65-11f1-8e5f-0724607a5eae\">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<p>Check out our stage report for all the details, great photographs and full results.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-41772ce8-8e65-11f1-8e5f-0724607a5eae-2\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-lorena-wiebes-claims-stage-1-victory-and-first-yellow-jersey-with-commanding-uphill-sprint\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-lorena-wiebes-claims-stage-1-victory-and-first-yellow-jersey-with-commanding-uphill-sprint\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-lorena-wiebes-claims-stage-1-victory-and-first-yellow-jersey-with-commanding-uphill-sprint\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes claims stage 1 victory and first yellow jersey with commanding uphill sprint<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:26:27+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:26:27.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-008a783e-8e65-11f1-900d-d196325b5e25\">The crowds at the start are huge yet again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2083871369037525302\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083871369037525302\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\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\/PtQJw8iFTT<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083871369037525302\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2083871369037525302\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:19:26+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:19:26.413Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-05a94e36-8e64-11f1-a192-df7d90fe8c78\">To understand what might happen during the stage, check out special stage 2 preview.<\/p>\n<p>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<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-05a94e36-8e64-11f1-a192-df7d90fe8c78-2\">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<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-2-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-2-preview\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-2-preview\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 2 preview &#8211; A day for the sprinters<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-05a94e9a-8e64-11f1-85b8-b7b7fd4fca61\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6.jpg\" alt=\"LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 01: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 1 a 138km stage from Lausanne to Lausanne \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 01, 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yrqP2bMcqmjrEMs2QFkf6.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:15:25+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:15:25.360Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-75ee8982-8e63-11f1-8698-078a307b9425\">It&#8217;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<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:13:45+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:13:45.978Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3aea7648-8e63-11f1-882e-6566a205415c\">As we fire up the Cyclingnews blimp, the riders are about to start to sign-on in Aigle.<\/p>\n<p>Aigle is the home to the UCI and President David Lappartient is again on stage.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-3aea7648-8e63-11f1-882e-6566a205415c-2\">The stage starts in the centre of Aigle and ends after 147.9km in Geneva, on the edge of the lake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-02T11:11:54+00:00\">2026-08-02T11:11:54.513Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-815b5b74-7fc2-11f1-be8c-d733a2cae3ec\">Hello and welcome to the Cyclingnews live coverage of the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-2-live-lorena-wiebes-the-favourite-to-win-in-yellow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-08-02T16:10:49.417Z Sprint! 2026-08-02T16:10:37.130Z Wiebes is on the Liv train. 2026-08-02T16:10:18.507Z Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek) keeps fighting all the way to the line. 2026-08-02T16:09:59.475Z LAST KILOMETRE It&#8217;s sprint time but can Lorena Wiebes win? 2026-08-02T16:09:20.060Z Lotte Kopecky is leading rhe chase so Wiebes is solo in the sprint. 2026-08-02T16:08:52.562Z Liv move up to the front and SD [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":255841,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-255840","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/255840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=255840"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/255840\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/255841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=255840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=255840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=255840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}