Tour de France 1966
Stage 2
Charleville-Mézières → Tournai
Race Report
Stage 2 of the 1966 Tour de France, held on June 22, 1966, covered 198.0 km from Charleville-Mézières to Tournai. Guido Reybroeck won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 1,543 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 41.5 km/h, which was 5.9 km/h faster than the edition average of 35.6 km/h.
Charleville-Mézières → Tournai
Stage 2 | Charleville - Tournai
Stage Winner
Guido Reybroeck
Yellow Jersey
Rudi Altig
Avg Speed
41.5 km/h
Elevation
1,543 m
Difficulty
16
Startlist Quality
1,403
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Dieppe → Caen
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Franco Bitossi
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 2 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Guido Reybroeck won Stage 2 of the 1966 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 2 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Stage 2 covered 198.0 km from Charleville-Mézières to Tournai. The total elevation gain was 1,543 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 2 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Rudi Altig wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 2 of the 1966 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 2 in the 1966 Tour de France?
Stage 2 ran from Charleville-Mézières to Tournai, a distance of 198.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 2 in the 1966 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 2 was 41.5 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.