With 115km remaining, the peloton is ascending the Côte de Chexbres (3.2km at 5.6% gradient), beginning approximately 70km of climbing. Multiple attacks have been attempted, with Alison Jackson and green jersey wearer Idoia Eraso among the most active riders. syntagm.co.za
The race remains tight in the Vevey area as Lorena Wiebes defends the yellow jersey won in stage one through the demanding second stage.
