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Dzień dobry Tour de Pologne! – stage #2

30.07.2023 STAGE 2 – LESZNO – KARPACZ / 202,9 KM

The second stage is the only one with a distance of over 200 kilometers. It kicks off in Leszno in Wielkopolskie Voivodship, which the riders will leave after a few kilometers into the race to fight for the only LOTTO Intermediate Sprint of this stage, set in Góra in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. After a relatively flat first half of the stage, a demanding climb will begin, with two 2nd cat PZU KOMs at Przełęcz pod Średnicą and Sosnówka. The grand finale of the stage will take place in Karpacz and the winner will be the first to reach the top of the final 11-kilometre Orlinek climb, also known as the ‘Wailing Wall’. There are also two other special sprints along the route: the Special Sprint SOUDAL – 95 Years of the Tour de Pologne in Świerzawa and the Lake Hill Special Sprint.

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LESZNO

It is a city of 60,000 inhabitants located in Greater Poland, at the same distance from Warsaw, Prague and Berlin. It is a perfect place to enjoy life, work, study, fulfil ambitious plans and dreams. The city’s pro-investment character and well-developed infrastructure make life here comfortable and safe, and residents effortlessly combine responsibilities with pleasures. Concerts, performances, festivals, picnics, active leisure in the city and the region – these are the distinguishing features and assets of the city. Leszno – you can spread your wings here!

KARPACZ

Situated in the heart of the Karkonosze Mountains, Karpacz attracts visitors with excellent conditions for various activities. The varied terrain, appropriate infrastructure and climatic conditions mean that hikers, extreme sports fans and skiing enthusiasts alike will find their attractions here.

SPECIAL POINTS

LOTTO Intermediate Sprint: #1

  • Góra (km 17,4)

PZU KOM: #2

  • Przełęcz pod Średnicą (GP II cat – km 164,1)
  • Sosnówka (km 183,5)

Special Price #2

  • 95th Tour de Pologne, Soudal, Świerzawa (km 183,5)
  • Special price, Lake Hill (km 191,2)

 

RESULTS

  1. TIM MERLIER (Soudal Quick-Step)
  2. Olav Kooij (JUMBO-VISMA)
  3. FERNANDO GAVIRIA (MOVISTAR)

CLASSIFICATIONS

  • GC ORLEN – TIM MERLIER (Soudal Quick-Step)
  • KOM PZU – Norbert Banasek (Poland)
  • BEST SPRINTER ENERGA- Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step)
  • MOST ACTIVE RIDER LOTTO – Patryk Stosz (Poland)
  • BEST POLISH RIDER ENERGA – Maciej Paterski (Poland)
  • BEST TEAM KGHM – Soudal Quick-Step