2024 Tour de Romandie Stage 2 Live Coverage
Welcome to our live coverage of Stage 2 of the 2024 Tour de Romandie! Our live profile and commentary are below, followed by a preview of the technical aspects of the route.
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At 171.0 kilometres, the 2nd stage of the Tour de Romandie takes in an altitude gain of 2,770 metres. Virtually climbing is clustered inside the last 70 kilometres, while the ascent to the line is 7.8 kilometres long and averaging 7.3%. The steepest ramp goes up at 16%.
The first 100 kilometres are nothing special. On slightly undulating terrain the riders zigzag from east to west and back again, but essentially travelling in southern direction. After 60 kilometres the route is clearly going south.
The Les Mosses climb forms the first real obstacle. It starts to slope in Albeuve and continues to do so in the subsequent 13.4 kilometres. It’s far from the hardest ascent in the world, as the gradients are moderate, averaging 4.1%.
The riders reach the summit with 70 kilometres remaining and descend to Aigle to follow the Rhône valley for tens of kilometres. Just before entering Martigny they circle back to tackle the finish climb. The ascent to ski station Les Marécottes is 7.8 kilometres long and averages 7.3%, while the steepest ramp goes up at 16%.
The first thee riders on the line gain time bonuses of 10, 6 and 4 seconds.
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