Tour de France 1970
Stage 2
La Rochelle → Angers
Race Report
Stage 2 of the 1970 Tour de France, held on June 27, 1970, covered 224.5 km from La Rochelle to Angers. Italo Zilioli won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 1,971 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 38.4 km/h, which was 1.7 km/h faster than the edition average of 36.7 km/h.
La Rochelle → Angers
Stage 1 | Limoges - La Rochelle
Stage Winner
Italo Zilioli
Yellow Jersey
Italo Zilioli
Avg Speed
38.4 km/h
Elevation
1,971 m
Difficulty
19
Startlist Quality
1,457
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Italo Zilioli
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Limoges → La Rochelle
7 km
Cyrille Guimard
Angers → Rennes
200 km
Marino Basso
Rennes → Lisieux
11 km
Walter Godefroot
Rouen → Amiens
140 km
Joseph Spruyt
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 2 of the 1970 Tour de France?
Italo Zilioli won Stage 2 of the 1970 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 2 of the 1970 Tour de France?
Stage 2 covered 224.5 km from La Rochelle to Angers. The total elevation gain was 1,971 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 2 of the 1970 Tour de France?
Italo Zilioli wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 2 of the 1970 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 2 in the 1970 Tour de France?
Stage 2 ran from La Rochelle to Angers, a distance of 224.5 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 2 in the 1970 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 2 was 38.4 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.