Emma Johansson sprinted to third in a reduced bunch kick to retain the race leader’s jersey after the second day of racing. Giorgia Bronzini (WHT) was first across the line, edging out Valentina Scandolara (MCipollini-Giordana) for stage honours. The trio were part of a front group that formed just ahead of the first of four circuit laps at the conclusion of stage one.
"It’s rare that we find ourselves in a situation where we’re isolated. Today, we were isolated and outnumbered. Tiff and Emma had a tough time in the front. They did a bloody good job to keep things together and put Emma up for third. Tiff ended up just outside the top ten (11th) on the stage, and they both finished on bunch time." - Sport Director Dave McPartland
| Place | Rider/Team | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giorgia Bronzini (Ita) - Wiggle Honda | 3:22:00 |
| 2 | Valentina Scandolara (Ita) - Mcipollini Giordana | ST |
| 3 | Emma Johansson (Swe) - ORICA-AIS | ST |
| 4 | Jong Thalita De (Ned) - Rabo Women Cycling Team | ST |
| 5 | Amy Pieters (Ned) - Team Argos - Shimano | ST |
| 6 | Prevot Pauline Ferrand (Fra) - Rabo Women Cycling Team | ST |
| 7 | Elizabeth Armitstead (GBr) - Boels Dolmans Cycling Team | ST |
| 8 | Anna Zita Stricker (Ita) - Mcipollini Giordana | ST |
| 9 | Linda Melanie Villumsen (NZl) - Wiggle Honda | ST |
| 10 | Alena Amialiusik (BLR) - BePink | ST |
| Place | Mitchelton-SCOTT Riders | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Emma Johansson (Swe) - ORICA-AIS | ST |
| 11 | Tiffany Cromwell (Aus) - ORICA-AIS | ST |
| 48 | Sungeun Gu (Kor) - ORICA-AIS | 0:03:17 |
| 52 | Gracie Elvin (Aus) - ORICA-AIS | ST |
| 53 | Melissa Hoskins (Aus) - ORICA-AIS | ST |
| 69 | Annette Edmondson (Aus) - ORICA-AIS | ST |
