Tour de France 1960
Stage 2
Bruxelles → Dunkerque
Race Report
Stage 2 of the 1960 Tour de France, held on June 26, 1960, covered 27.8 km from Bruxelles to Dunkerque. René Privat won the stage via time trial. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 296 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 40.3 km/h, which was 2.3 km/h faster than the edition average of 38.1 km/h. At 27.8 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Bruxelles → Dunkerque
Stage 1b (ITT) | Brussel - Brussel
Stage Winner
René Privat
Yellow Jersey
Gastone Nencini
Avg Speed
40.3 km/h
Elevation
296 m
Difficulty
10
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,247
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Gastone Nencini
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Bruxelles → Bruxelles
108 km
Roger Riviere
Dunkerque → Dieppe
208 km
Nino Defilippis
Dieppe → Caen
209 km
Jean Graczyk
Caen → Saint-Malo
211 km
André Darrigade
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 2 of the 1960 Tour de France?
René Privat won Stage 2 of the 1960 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 2 of the 1960 Tour de France?
Stage 2 covered 27.8 km from Bruxelles to Dunkerque. The total elevation gain was 296 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 2 of the 1960 Tour de France?
Gastone Nencini wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 2 of the 1960 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 2 in the 1960 Tour de France?
Stage 2 ran from Bruxelles to Dunkerque, a distance of 27.8 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 2 in the 1960 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 2 was 40.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.