Vuelta a Espana 2025 - Prediction stage 2

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Zondag 24 augustus 2025: Etappe 2 - Alba > Limone Piemonte (159.5km, heuvelop) 

The second stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España takes place on Sunday, August 24, covering 159.6km from Alba to Limone Piemonte. Most of the route is relatively flat, allowing sprinter teams or general classification squads to control the race.

The first 100 kilometers pass through rolling terrain, going through towns such as Saluzzo, Busca—where the only intermediate sprint of the day is held—and Cuneo. The main challenge comes in the final 10 kilometers with the climb to Limone Piemonte. This climb is 9.8km long with an average gradient of 5.1%, including sections where the gradient exceeds 10%. The steepest parts are near the top, where punchy riders or attackers can create gaps.

The last three kilometers are narrow and technical, making positioning crucial. Only strong climbers and possibly some sprinters with climbing ability are expected to contest the stage win.

This stage is therefore important for general classification contenders aiming to show themselves early or to gain time. The overall standings are likely to be reshaped after this day, especially if the pace is high on the steep sections in the run to the finish at Limone Piemonte.

📺Eurosport 1 (13:25 u), Sporza (16:15 u)
⏰13.55 u
🏁17.40 u
⛅️Half sunny, light wind, 23 degrees