The second stage of the 2026 Tour de France takes riders on a 168.5km journey from Tarragona to Barcelona in Catalonia. The riders begin with a neutralized "départ fictif" - a leisurely pace through town centers before race general director Christian Prudhomme drops the flag to start the race proper.
The Catalan stage marks a significant moment in the Tour, with the event expanding its international footprint by including Spanish territory in the route. sport-tr.bet
