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Linked articleStage 2: Monaco to Manosque | Vuelta a España 2026 Preview
Stage 2 of the Vuelta a España 2026 runs 215.2 kilometers from Monaco to Manosque, making it the longest day of the race and a test of positioning, patience, and durability before the route even reaches Spain. The stage opens along the technical curves of the Riviera before settling into rolling Provençal terrain that will thin the field without breaking it entirely. This is not a pure sprint stage, but neither is it a climber's proving ground. It sits in the middle distance where teams must choose between control and chaos.The official classification calls it hilly, which in Grand Tour terms means the sprinters' teams will have to work harder…
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