Stage 2

Tarragona is famous for its history – it's home to an archaeological site listed by UNESCO. The route will no doubt showcase that as it follows the coastal road back towards Barcelona. Sitges – known as the Spanish equivalent to Saint-Tropez – is on the route, along with beautiful panoramic sea views that will no doubt be a feature of the TV coverage. The flat roads then give way to hilly and challenging section from the Begues climb. The stage finished with an ascent to Montjuïc Castle (1.6km, including a 600m section that goes up to 13%). That will be climbed not once but three times before the riders cross the line in the same spot as the stage one time trial.