Vuelta a España - Stage 2: August 30 - Assen - Emmen, 202km

Proycling's Analysis: This stage is based in Drenthe and starts in Assen once again. It loops back to the province’s capital twice before heading to the southern part of the region and finishing in Emmen. The countryside is flat and open, so a sprint looks guaranteed. There is one climb but the specialists won’t be impressed – the hill at Witteveen only rises to 30m.

Culture Vulture: Emmen is best known for the Dierenpark, one of Europe’s biggest zoos, which attracts almost two million visitors a year.

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