Stage 2 — Lauwin-Planque > Boulogne-sur-Mer¶
Stage Profile and Strategy¶
- Terrain: Rolling, with several short but punchy climbs and one longer drag near the end.
- Race Narrative:
- Early: Aggressive, several riders try to form a break.
- Mid: Break forms over the hills, peloton lets them dangle, favorites' teams control.
- Finale: One or two stinging climbs—perfect for late attacks or punchy finishers.
- Sporting Stakes: KOM points, breakaway hopes, small time splits.
Stage Report¶
🎉 TDF Stage 2 Complete!¶
⛰️ Stage Type: Hilly
🚴 Mode Completed: GC
⭐ Points Earned: 7
📊 Total Points: 12
📈 Performance Metrics:¶
- Duration: 60m
- Distance: 24.5 km
- Average Power: N/A
- Weighted Power: 87 W
- Average HR: N/A
- TSS: 46.2
- Effort Level: Aerobic
🏆 Stage Analysis:¶
Stage 2 completed in GC mode earning 7 points. Hilly stage navigated well with appropriate pacing on the climbs. Good aerobic effort with moderate intensity and solid TSS accumulation.
Stage completed on: July 6, 2025
Activity ID: N/A
🏆 Morning Briefing¶
Briefing not yet available for this stage.
🚴 Stage 2 Ride Options¶
🏆 Breakaway Mode¶
"Attack the early climbs, fight for KOM points, and try to hold the gap over the rolling terrain. Survive the final climbs and hope to win from the break."
- Early surges and high-tempo riding as the break forms on the first hills
- Several blocks at or above threshold, corresponding to the main climbs and KOMs
- Rolling tempo in between as the breakaway tries to cooperate and keep the gap
- Short, sharp final push to simulate the late attacks on the last climbs
- Ease up for the last few minutes as the peloton closes in
🦺 GC Mode¶
"Ride in the wheels, let teammates work on the climbs, only respond if favorites move."
- Steady tempo, controlled by the team
- Slightly higher intensity on the key climbs (but nothing red-lined)
- Save your legs for later—if someone attacks, just match their move, then settle back in
- Spin it out in the group to finish