Roldan wins Tour of Britain stage two in Saltburn as Faulkner takes overall lead
Briefly

Mara Roldan clinched victory in the second stage of the Tour of Britain Women with a decisive late breakaway on the steep ascent to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, finishing 12 seconds ahead of Riejanne Markus. Kristen Faulkner, despite finishing ninth, claimed the overall leader's green jersey, leading Markus by four seconds. The unpredictable race features British teenager Cat Ferguson finishing fifth again, while previous leader Kim Le Court struggles after an early fall. With two stages remaining, the competition remains tight among leaders for the championship.
Mara Roldan's impressive late breakaway at Saltburn-by-the-Sea secured her a stage victory in the Tour of Britain Women, dominating the final 14km.
Kristen Faulkner, finishing ninth, claimed the overall leader's green jersey by just four seconds over Riejanne Markus, highlighting her strong performance despite the challenges.
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