One plus one equals two for Alpecin Deceuninck (Stage 2)

BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - JULY 06: Mathieu van der Poel of Netherlands and Team Alpecin - Deceuninck celebrates at podium as Yellow Leader Jersey winner during the 112th Tour de France 2025, Stage 2 a 209.1km stage from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer / #UCIWT / on July 06, 2025 in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

Stage two served up rain, chaos, and a late sprint thriller, as Christophe, Macka, and Caleb unpack the grit, tactics, and resilience behind day 2 of the Tour de France.


Stage two of the 2025 Tour de France was a wet and wild affair, with rain hammering the peloton from the start. Christophe, Macka, and Caleb Ewan captured the grit and unpredictability of the day, reflecting on how extreme weather tested both nerves and legs across the longest stage of the race.

The mood shifted as the skies cleared late in the day, setting up a high-speed sprint finish. Caleb noted how certain riders seemed unfazed by the chaos, gliding through the finale with calm precision, while others were clearly feeling the toll of two gruelling days.

It's been two days in a row where I'm happy I wasn't riding because they set off for the longest stage in heavy rain.
Caleb Ewan

Teamwork and adaptability were central themes of the day, as riders juggled survival and support roles in the tough conditions. With stage three on the horizon and a flatter profile ahead, the team looked forward to a classic sprinters’ showdown—if the weather holds.

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