Tour de France 1959
Stage 2
Metz → Namur
Stage Result
Stage 2 of the 1959 Tour de France, held on June 26, 1959, covered 234.0 km from Metz to Namur. Vito Favero won the stage. Classified as a hilly stage finishing uphill, favoring puncheurs. The stage was completed at an average speed of 36.5 km/h.
Metz → Namur
Stage 2 | Metz - Namur
Stage Winner
Vito Favero
Yellow Jersey
André Darrigade
Avg Speed
36.5 km/h
Startlist Quality
1,236
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
André Darrigade
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Nearby Stages
Mulhouse → Metz
238 km
André Darrigade
Namur → Roubaix
217 km
Robert Cazala
Roubaix → Rouen
230 km
Dino Bruni
Rouen → Rennes
286 km
Jean Graczyk
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 2 of the 1959 Tour de France?
Vito Favero won Stage 2 of the 1959 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 2 of the 1959 Tour de France?
Stage 2 covered 234.0 km from Metz to Namur.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 2 of the 1959 Tour de France?
André Darrigade wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 2 of the 1959 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 2 in the 1959 Tour de France?
Stage 2 ran from Metz to Namur, a distance of 234.0 km. It was classified as a hills uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 2 in the 1959 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 2 was 36.5 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills uphill finish.