During the second-longest stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, Uno-X Mobility rider Sigrid Haugset executed a solo breakaway, establishing a lead of 24 seconds ahead of the peloton and nearly nine minutes ahead of the yellow jersey group, according to live race reporting. Spanning 156.5 kilometers from Geneva to Poligny, the stage features four categorized climbs and approximately 2,500 meters of elevation gain, presenting riders with grueling terrain under hot conditions of 33-35C.
Sigrid Haugset Breaks Away on the Col de la Savine
Sigrid Haugset forged ahead during the ascent of the category two Col de la Savine, building a significant gap over the chasing pack. According to live updates, Haugset led by 24 seconds over the peloton and nearly nine minutes ahead of the yellow jersey group led by Lorena Wiebes of Team SD Worx-Protime.
Puck Pieterse Secures the Polka Dot Jersey
Puck Pieterse dominated the early mountain classifications, claiming first place over the Col de la Faucille for 10 points, followed by Nikola Noskova, according to race tracking. Pieterse repeated this performance on the category three Côte de Lajoux, securing enough points to officially top the polka dot jersey classification, with the jersey presentation scheduled at the end of the stage.
Did you know?
According to race logistics, the average wheel of Comté cheese from the Jura region measures 75cm in diameter and is roughly 30.8 times heavier than a standard 1,300g road race bicycle wheel, making it entirely impractical for mountain climbs.
Jura Region Challenges and Race Abandonments
The route traversed the Jura region, renowned for local industries such as bar turning and luxury goods subcontracting alongside its famous cheeses like Comté, Morbier, and Vache Qui Rit, according to the Tour’s official details. Amidst the demanding climbs, Dina Boels of Belgium officially abandoned the race after finishing 139th and last in the previous stage and crossing the time limit narrowly, according to race officials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the polka dot jersey classification?
According to live race tracking, Puck Pieterse leads the polka dot classification after taking first place over the Col de la Faucille and the Côte de Lajoux.
What is the distance of Stage 3?
According to race data, the stage covers 156.5 kilometers, making it the second-longest stage of the tour.
Who holds the yellow jersey entering the stage?
Lorena Wiebes of Team SD Worx-Protime carries the yellow jersey into the stage, leading a chasing group separated significantly from the early breakaway leaders.
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