Demi Vollering returns as queen and conquers the second stage of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina, the Bagà-Coll de Pal with an uphill finish, and takes the lead in the general classification. The Dutch superstar of FDJ SUEZ makes a hard race from the beginning, and only French rider Marion Bunel (Visma Lease a Bike) stays glued to her wheel until 500 meters from the finish, when Vollering decides to change gear and secure a well-deserved victory. Second place goes to Bunel at 31", while the podium is completed by Femke De Vries in third, with former leader Chabbey over 2 minutes behind. A good performance by Italian Barbara Malcotti, who secures a respectable seventh position.