Mara Roldan Wins Stage Two, Faulkner Leads Tour of Britain Women

Mara Roldan of Team Picnic-Post NL secured her first professional victory by winning stage two of the Women's Tour of Britain, held from Hartlepool to Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Roldan launched a well-timed solo attack on the final ascent of Marske Lane and managed to hold off chasers including Riejanne Markus and Ally Wollaston. Kristen Faulkner of EF Education-Oatly took over the overall lead, wearing the green leader's jersey, while Britain's young talent Cat Ferguson maintained her white young rider's jersey and rose to fourth in the general classification. The race featured challenging weather conditions and terrain, causing crashes and mechanical issues, including a high-speed crash involving Gladys Verhulst-Wild. Team Picnic PostNL demonstrated strong performance throughout the stage, with multiple riders active in key moves and the lead group. The event highlighted emerging talents and intense competition among the top women's cycling teams.