Giro Rosa 2016 Stage 2: Evelyn Stevens powers to stage win and pink jersey at first uphill finish
At 111.1 kilometres, stage 2 in the Giro Rosa leads to a demanding finale with two climbs and the first summit finish in this year's edition. After a late attack Evelyn Stevens outpowers Elisa Longo Borghini and Katarzyna Niewiadoma at the top. (Slideshow route/profile)
Results 2nd stage Giro Rosa
1. Evelyn Stevens (usa)
2. Elisa Longo Borghini (ita) s.t.
3. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (pol) + 0.02
4. Mara Abbott (usa) + 0.03
5. Megan Guarnier (usa) + 0.24
6. Claudia Lichtenberg (ger) s.t.
7. Rasa Leleivyte (lit) + 0.33
8. Leah Kirchmann (can) s.t.
9. Anna van der Breggen (nld) s.t.
10. Tatiana Guderzo (ita) s.t.
GC after the 2nd stage
1. Evelyn Stevens (usa)
2. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (pol) + 0.02
3. Megan Guarnier (usa) + 0.18
4. Elisa Longo Borghini (ita) + 0.23
5. claudia Lichtenberg (ger) + 0.35
6. Mara Abbott (usa) + 0.36
7. Rasa Leleivyte (lit) + 0.42
8. Tatiana Guderzo (ita) + 0.44
8. Leah Kirchmann (can) + 1.12
10. Anna van der Breggen (nld) + 1.13
Race report
Mia Radotic is the first attacker and she is accompanied by Anna Trevisi. After an escape of tens of kilometres they are reeled in. Despite some attacks the pack remains bunched unil the closing climb.
With 5 kms left a group with all favourites attacks. At the top Evelyn Stevens outsprints Longo Borghini, Niewiadoma and Abott. While het team mate Guarnier finishes down on her Stevens takes the pink jersey as a bonus.
Giro Rosa 2016 stage 2: Route maps, height profiles, etc.
Click on the images to zoom
Watch the highlights of recent races here:
Related articles Overview - Giro Rosa 2016 Stage 9: De Jong solos to victory, Guarnier takes overall - Giro Rosa 2016 Stage 8: Bronzini powers to second win, Guarnier retains in overall lead - Giro Rosa 2016 Stage 7: Stevens powers to win in ITT, Guarnier still in pink - Giro Rosa 2016 Stage 6: Evelyn Stevens wins tough mountain stage ahead of new leader Guarnier - Giro Rosa 2016 Stage 5: Mara Abbott soloes to pink victory over the Mortirolo - Giro Rosa 2016 Stage 4: Cromwell wins the sprint, Stevens still leader - Giro Rosa 2016 Stage 3: Chloe Hosking sprints to victory, Stevens retains in lead - Giro Rosa 2016 Stage 1: Giorgia Bronzini sprints to victory, Megan Guarnier new leader - Giro Rosa 2016 Prologue: Leah Kirchmann powers to stage win and leaders jersey - Giro Rosa 2016 Route prologue: Gaiarine – Gaiarine - Giro Rosa 2016 Route stage 1: Gaiarine – San Fior - Giro Rosa 2016 Route stage 3: Montagnana – Lendinara - Giro Rosa 2016 Route stage 4: Costa Volopino – Lovere - Giro Rosa 2016 Route stage 5: Grosio - Tirano - Giro Rosa 2016 Route stage 6: Andora – Alassio/Madonna della Guardia - Giro Rosa 2016 Route stage 7: Albisola Superiore – Varazze - Giro Rosa 2016 More articles Volta a Catalunya 2024 Route stage 2: Mataró – Vallter 2000
Volta a Catalunya 2024: Schultz outguns Pogacar on uphill finish
Volta a Catalunya 2024: Riders
Volta a Catalunya 2024: GC Favourites
Volta a Catalunya 2024 Route stage 3: Sant Joan de les Abadesses – Port Ainé
Volta a Catalunya 2024 Route stage 4: Sort – Lleida
Volta a Catalunya 2024 Route stage 5: Altafulla – Viladecans
Volta a Catalunya 2024 Route stage 6: Berga – Queralt
Volta a Catalunya 2024 Route stage 7: Barcelona – Barcelona
E3 Saxo Classic 2024: The Route
E3 Saxo Classic 2024: Riders
Gent - Wevelgem 2024: The Route
Gent – Wevelgem 2024: Riders
Gent - Wevelgem 2024 - women: Route
Dwars door Vlaanderen 2024: The Route
Dwars door Vlaanderen 2024: Riders
Tour of Flanders 2024: The Route
Tour of Flanders 2024: Riders
Cycling Calendar 2024
Tour de France 2024: The Route
Tour de France 2024: Riders
Tour de France 2024 Route stage 1: Florence - Rimini
Tour de France 2024 Route stage 20: Nice - Col de la Couillole
Tour de France 2024 Route stage 21: Monaco - Nice
Giro 2024: The Route
Giro 2024: Riders
Giro 2024 Route stage 1: Turin - Turin
Vuelta 2024: The Route
Like our Facebook page and stay on top of all pro-race information!