Tour de France 1999
Stage 2
Challans → Saint Nazaire
Race Report
Stage 2 of the 1999 Tour de France, held on July 4, 1999, covered 208.0 km from Challans to Saint Nazaire. Tom Steels won the stage via large group sprint. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 1,829 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 42.1 km/h.
Challans → Saint Nazaire
Stage 1 | Montaigu - Challans
Stage Winner
Tom Steels
Yellow Jersey
Jaan Kirsipuu
Avg Speed
42.1 km/h
Elevation
1,829 m
Difficulty
27
Win Type
Large group sprint
Won How
Sprint of large group
Startlist Quality
1,255
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Jaan Kirsipuu
Green Jersey
Jaan Kirsipuu
Polka-Dot Jersey
Mariano Piccoli
White Jersey
Christian Vande Velde
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Montaigu → Challans
7 km
Jaan Kirsipuu
Nantes → Laval
176 km
Tom Steels
Laval → Blois
195 km
Mario Cipollini
Bonneval → Amiens
195 km
Mario Cipollini
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 2 of the 1999 Tour de France?
Tom Steels won Stage 2 of the 1999 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 2 of the 1999 Tour de France?
Stage 2 covered 208.0 km from Challans to Saint Nazaire. The total elevation gain was 1,829 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 2 of the 1999 Tour de France?
Jaan Kirsipuu wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 2 of the 1999 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 2 in the 1999 Tour de France?
Stage 2 ran from Challans to Saint Nazaire, a distance of 208.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 2 in the 1999 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 2 was 42.1 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.