The second stage of the 77 Vuelta a España, the first in line, will be held between the North Brabant city ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Utrecht with a completely flat course in which the forecast is that it will be resolved among the fastest men present in the peloton.
With a total of 175.1 kilometersthe day will have the testimonial difficulty of the 4th category Alto de Amerongen, located at kilometer 105.1, which will serve to impose the first mountain leader’s jersey.
In this second stage, depending on the differences marked in the team time trial, the bonuses can also play a decisive role to decide the leader of the race.
The main source of tension for the platoon will come from the proximity of the sea and the possibility that at some point can blow gusts of air that offer the strongest the possibility of trying to mount a fan and see if they are capable of catching any of the favorites off guard.
Stage 2: ‘s-Hertogenbosch – Utrecht
Length: 175.1 km
Departure time: 1:15 p.m.
Expected time of arrival: 5:30 p.m.
intermediate average: 44km/h
Mountain
Km. 105.1 Alto de Amerongen (4th): 2.1 km at 2.4%
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