Tour de France 1954
Stage 2
Anvers Brasschaat → Lille
Stage Result
Stage 2 of the 1954 Tour de France, held on July 9, 1954, covered 255.0 km from Anvers Brasschaat to Lille. Louison Bobet won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The stage was completed at an average speed of 37.2 km/h, which was 2.4 km/h faster than the edition average of 34.8 km/h. This was the 2nd longest stage of the edition at 255.0 km.
Anvers Brasschaat → Lille
Stage 2 | Beveren - Lille
Stage Winner
Louison Bobet
Yellow Jersey
Wout Wagtmans
Avg Speed
37.2 km/h
Startlist Quality
1,161
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Wout Wagtmans
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 2 of the 1954 Tour de France?
Louison Bobet won Stage 2 of the 1954 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 2 of the 1954 Tour de France?
Stage 2 covered 255.0 km from Anvers Brasschaat to Lille.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 2 of the 1954 Tour de France?
Wout Wagtmans wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 2 of the 1954 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 2 in the 1954 Tour de France?
Stage 2 ran from Anvers Brasschaat to Lille, a distance of 255.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 2 in the 1954 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 2 was 37.2 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.