Stage 2 Avesnes-sur-Helpe - Crépy-en-Valois (178.7km)
Stage two with the finish in Crépy-en-Valois features even more elevation gain and a finale that shouldn't be underestimated, with the climb to Fresnoy-la-Rivière (1.6 km at 4.4%) just over six kilometers from the finish line as the final challenge. A sprint with a large group is certainly not out of the question, but it's also not a foregone conclusion.
| Date | Thursday 15 May |
| Start |  Avesnes-sur-Helpe |
| Finish | Crépy-en-Valois |
| Distance | 178.7 km |
| Elevation gain | 1469 m |
| Start time | 12:30 |
| Expected finish | 16:33 |
Stage 2 Avesnes-sur-Helpe - Crépy-en-Valois (178.7km)
Stage two with the finish in Crépy-en-Valois features even more elevation gain and a finale that shouldn't be underestimated, with the climb to Fresnoy-la-Rivière (1.6 km at 4.4%) just over six kilometers from the finish line as the final challenge. A sprint with a large group is certainly not out of the question, but it's also not a foregone conclusion.