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Stage 2: Boston – Skegness

Stage 2 runs from Boston to Skegness, taking the Tour across the open roads of Lincolnshire towards the coast. It is less mountainous, but that makes it vulnerable to wind, tension and a very fast race pattern.

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Date: 3 September 2026
Distance: 180.2 km
Elevation: 873 m
Character: flat coastal stage through Lincolnshire

Tour of Britain 2026

Stage race character

Race Character

flat coastal stage through Lincolnshire

Team Focus

Team Storck MRW Bau needs to read the stage tactically as well as physically: positioning, roles and timing will decide the day.

Editorial Value

The elevation profile and route map show where the stage looks simple and where it can actually become decisive.

Elevation Profile

Stage 2 profile

The profile uses the available GPX data and presents the stage as an editorial Storck MRW Bau graphic.

Route Map

Route, direction and key sectors

The map places start, finish and the key race sectors into geographical context.

Race Preview

What matters on this stage

The stage is more than distance and elevation. What matters is how the race is read and which riders take responsibility at the right moment.

What defines this stage?

The appeal lies in its apparent simplicity. Open roads, coastal exposure and long fast sections can challenge the peloton more than the elevation profile suggests.

Which race situation is likely?

A sprint is realistic, but not guaranteed. If crosswinds or a nervous peloton become factors, the stage may become selective earlier than expected.

What does the stage mean for Team Storck MRW Bau?

For Team Storck MRW Bau, this is a day for alert riding. Staying near the front reduces risk and keeps tactical options open.

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