Women's Tour: Marianne Vos moves into overall lead as Amy Pieters wins stage two

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Vos came a close second to Majerus on the opening stage of this year's race

Marianne Vos moved into the overall lead at the Women's Tour as her Dutch compatriot Amy Pieters won stage two.

Germany's Lisa Brennauer was edged into second as Vos came third to move three seconds clear of Christine Majerus of Luxembourg.

Majerus, who came fifth, had pipped Vos to victory on the opening leg of the five-stage race on Wednesday.

Lizzie Armistead was the highest-placed Briton, in 18th, on the 140km ride from Atherstone to Stratford-Upon-Avon.

The 27-year-old reigning world, Commonwealth and national road race champion took the Best British Rider jersey as she continues her preparations for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August. TOMADO DE :http://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/36551767