The 110th edition of the Tour de France, the longest running and most important cycling competition on the planet, continues with its tour of Spain, specifically in the Basque Country. The second stage of the Tour de France will travel 208.9 kilometers between the Basque cities of Vitoria-Gasteiz and Donostia-San Sebastián, through a route that presents a challenging topography.
The second test will be characterized by being the longest, maintaining its essence with undulating terrain dotted with countless more difficult climbs, which could be an advantage for climbers. The route will take place along the traditional routes of La Clásica de San Sebastián, highlighting the ascent to the famous Jaizkibel, located 30 km before the finish line.
The winner of the previous stage was Adam Yates, from UAE Team Emirates, placing himself as the provisional leader of the test. His twin brother Simon Yates was the second classified. Pogacar was the third.
The Tour de France will be marked by the safety of the riders, after the recent death of the Swiss Gino Mader at the beginning of the month after falling down a ravine in a descent of the Tour de Suisse. His death has sparked calls for safety nets to be installed on the most dangerous downhill sections.
The 2023 Tour de France will continue this Sunday, July 2, at 12:15 p.m., from Vitoria, with a medium-mountain stage in which the riders will cover 208.9 kilometers. The conference can be seen on television on RTVE and can also be followed live on the La Vanguardia website.
