Stage 2 of the Women’s Tour Down Under saw some aggressive racing but try as they may the attackers were unable to get away, leaving the pre-race favourites huddled within a ten seconds, leaving everything on the line for the finish of the race on Willunga Hill.
The one noteable toll of the tough stage 2 finishing circuit was defending champion Grace Brown, who went into the day as the team’s plan A. When the Australian didn’t feel good, FDJ Suez had to quickly pivot to a very effective plan B with Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig.
