Expect a potent pick ‘n mix of the peloton’s most exciting riders to dominate on a technical final circuit.
Published July 4, 2026 11:41AM
Tarragona – Barcelona: 168.5km / 2,500m+
The Tour de France remains in Spain for the true road stage of the race.
Stage 2 into Barcelona will be steep, explosive, and a prime opportunity for the puncheurs.
The testing finale features three loops of the gruesome Cote de Chateau de Montjuic, a kicker climb that averages 9.3 percent and bucks up to 13 percent at points.
Pure sprinters and diesel climbers need not apply for this one.
Instead, expect a potent pick ‘n’ mix of the peloton’s most exciting riders to dominate on a technical final circuit loaded with ascents, descents, and tight corners.
Mathieu van der Poel, Tom Pidcock, and Mattias Skjelmose could be throwing shapes alongside the key yellow jersey contenders.
Don’t be surprised to see some of the GC hopefuls leak crucial early seconds on as severe a finale as this.