Saturday 25 May 2024 at 10:06
Ford RideLondon Classique '24 / Stage 2
Maldon - Maldon
Classification: 2.WWT - Category WE
The stage
Stage 2 of the 2024 Ford RideLondon Classique is a hilly stage that will take place on Saturday 25 May 2024 at 10:06.The stage starts in Maldon and finishes in Maldon. Start time is 10:06 with an expected finish at 13:51 (average speed of 38 km/h).
The total distance of the stage is 142.4 km. The stage includes 3 categorized climbs and 2 intermediate sprints. The stage has a total elevation gain of 846.6 m with the highest altitude of the stage being 101 m. The total descent of the stage is -822.3 m.
Weather and forecast
- The race will have temperatures between 15 and 18°C, with an average of 17°C.
- No rain is expected.
- The wind will come mainly from E, NE, SE with an average of 7 km/h wind. The maximum wind speed will be 10 km/h with gusts of up to 21 km/h.
Points of interest
The stage includes 3 categorized climbs and 2 intermediate sprints.
Neutral start
The neutral start for this stage is 3.9 km long with an average gradient of -0.2%.
Little Baddow
Little Baddow is a Climb, which starts at 56.9 km (85.5 km to go) and ends at 58.5 km (84 km to go). It has total distance of 1.5 km, and an average gradient of 5.2%, going from 17 to 95 meters of altitude.
Wickham Bishops
Wickham Bishops is a Sprint at 74.4 km (68 km to go).
Little Baddow
Little Baddow is a Climb, which starts at 92.9 km (49.6 km to go) and ends at 94.4 km (48.1 km to go). It has total distance of 1.5 km, and an average gradient of 5.2%, going from 17 to 95 meters of altitude.
Wickham Bishops
Wickham Bishops is a Sprint at 110.3 km (32.1 km to go).
Little Baddow
Little Baddow is a Climb, which starts at 128.8 km (13.7 km to go) and ends at 130.3 km (12.1 km to go). It has total distance of 1.5 km, and an average gradient of 5.2%, going from 17 to 95 meters of altitude.
Final 3k
The final 3 km for this stage starts at 139.4 km, has an average gradient of 0%, and reaching 35 m of altitude.
