Riding for Wiggle High 5, Edmondson finished six seconds behind the pace of American Kendall Ryan after the 124km stage.

Edmondson also picked up 9 sprint points and sits third on the table.

Finishing just four seconds behind Edmondson are fellow Australian's Lauretta Hanson and Wiggle High 5 teammate, Macey Stewart.

Stewart sits in fourth position in the Young Rider category.

Stage 2 is for climbers with a 12.7km 6.1% category 1 incline as well as a category 2 and 3 climb across the 108km course.

The final stage finishes with a quick 70km flat sprint through Sacramento.

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