The Aussie came out on top in the 128.8 kilometre stage, with Kiwi Corbin Strong finishing ninth.

Welsford won yesterday's opening stage.

Tomorrow's third stage is 147.5 kilometers from Norwood to Uraidla.

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23 Oct: Pro-cycling crashes can be bad, but evidence suggests slower bikes aren’t the answer

23 Oct: Australia wins double bronze at UCI Track World Championships, team pursuit men to race for gold

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