Cecile Ludwig (FDJ-Suez) wins the 104.2km second stage of the Tour Down Under from Glenelg to Stirling in a sprint. Behind him are three Italians: Paladin , Bertizzolo and Barale .

Ally Wollaston , yesterday's winner, breaks away at the end and loses the general classification leader's jersey which passes onto Ludwig's shoulders.

Tomorrow is the third and final stage of the short Australian race, with the uphill finish at Wilunga Hill.

ARRIVAL ORDER:

1 LUDWIG Cecilie Uttrup FDJ - SUEZ 2:54:28

2 PALADIN Soraya Canyon//SRAM Racing ,,

3 BERTIZZOLO Sofia UAE Team ADQ ,,

4 BARALE Francesca Team dsm-firmenich PostNL ,,

5 FRANZ Heidi Lifeplus Wahoo ,,

6 MANLY Alexandra Liv AlUla Jayco,,

7 SPRATT Amanda Lidl - Trek ,,

8 EDWARDS Ruth Human Powered Health,,

9 GIANT Sarah AG Insurance - Soudal Team,,

10 ROSEMAN-GANNON Ruby Liv AlUla Jayco ,,