Tour de France 1996
Stage 2
's-Hertogenbosch → Wasquehal
Race Report
Stage 2 of the 1996 Tour de France, held on June 30, 1996, covered 209.0 km from 's-Hertogenbosch to Wasquehal. Mario Cipollini won the stage via large group sprint. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 1,139 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 41.8 km/h, which was 1.9 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.9 km/h.
's-Hertogenbosch → Wasquehal
Stage 1 | 's-Hertogenbosch - 's-Hertogenbosch
Stage Winner
Mario Cipollini
Yellow Jersey
Alex Zulle
Avg Speed
41.8 km/h
Elevation
1,139 m
Difficulty
9
Win Type
Large group sprint
Won How
Sprint of large group
Startlist Quality
1,872
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Alex Zulle
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
White Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
's-Hertogenbosch → 's-Hertogenbosch
9 km
Frédéric Moncassin
Wasquehal → Nogent-sur-Oise
248 km
Erik Zabel
Soissons → Lac de Madine
195 km
Cyril Saugrain
Lac de Madine → Besançon
232 km
Jeroen Blijlevens
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 2 of the 1996 Tour de France?
Mario Cipollini won Stage 2 of the 1996 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 2 of the 1996 Tour de France?
Stage 2 covered 209.0 km from 's-Hertogenbosch to Wasquehal. The total elevation gain was 1,139 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 2 of the 1996 Tour de France?
Alex Zulle wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 2 of the 1996 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 2 in the 1996 Tour de France?
Stage 2 ran from 's-Hertogenbosch to Wasquehal, a distance of 209.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 2 in the 1996 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 2 was 41.8 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.