Tour de France 1997
Stage 2
St Valery-en-Caux → Vire
Race Report
Stage 2 of the 1997 Tour de France, held on July 6, 1997, covered 192.0 km from St Valery-en-Caux to Vire. Mario Cipollini won the stage via large group sprint. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 2,080 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 41.2 km/h.
St Valery-en-Caux → Vire
Stage 1 | Rouen - Forges-les-Eaux
Stage Winner
Mario Cipollini
Yellow Jersey
Mario Cipollini
Avg Speed
41.2 km/h
Elevation
2,080 m
Difficulty
48
Win Type
Large group sprint
Won How
Sprint of large group
Startlist Quality
1,994
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Mario Cipollini
Green Jersey
Mario Cipollini
Polka-Dot Jersey
Laurent Brochard
White Jersey
Jan Ullrich
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Rouen → Forges-les-Eaux
7 km
Mario Cipollini
Vire → Plumelec
262 km
Erik Zabel
Plumelec → Puy-du-Fou
224 km
Nicola Minali
Chantonnay → La Châtre
223 km
Cédric Vasseur
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 2 of the 1997 Tour de France?
Mario Cipollini won Stage 2 of the 1997 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 2 of the 1997 Tour de France?
Stage 2 covered 192.0 km from St Valery-en-Caux to Vire. The total elevation gain was 2,080 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 2 of the 1997 Tour de France?
Mario Cipollini wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 2 of the 1997 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 2 in the 1997 Tour de France?
Stage 2 ran from St Valery-en-Caux to Vire, a distance of 192.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 2 in the 1997 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 2 was 41.2 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.