With all the glitz of a hollywood premier the Tour de Spain converged on Cabo Roig. Stage 2 of the Vuelta a Espana left Benidorm at 1pm on Sunday afternoon for the 176 km gruelling ride to finish the second stage in Cabo Roig. Crowds started to line the route on the N332 in Cabo Roig in antisipation of the on coming cyclists. Security was very tight along with route and especially around the finishing podium.

The atmosphere was electric when the police outriders that were leading the chasing pack of cyclists came into view.

Seconds later we had a glimpse of the chasing pack heading towards us at an incredible speed. Within seconds they were upon us, with an unbelievable mixture of brilliant colours and the flashing of polished chrome, they passed us at break neck speed.

 As fast as the pack arrived, it disappeared into the distance, with the crowds that lined the streets cheering and clapping. Shortly after came the enthusiastic and passionate back markers, determined to finish the course.

From the time it took us from our vantage point on the N332 to walk back to the finishing line, which was positioned opposite the Farmacia in Cabo Roig. The cyclists had completed the final 5 km and passed the finishing line.

The winner of Stage 2 was Christopher Sutton of Australia riding for the Sky Team. After an amazing 500 yard sprint to the finsih line, Sutton put Vicente Reynes Mimo of Spain in second place.

To view the cyclists approaching the Steep Hill leading up from Campoamor beach, click onto the following link

http://www.steephill.tv/2011/vuelta-a-espana/photos/stage-02/#285-PIC216565622.jpg

To See Chris Sutton crossing the finishing line in first place of the stage 2, tour de spain, click the link below

http://www.steephill.tv/2011/vuelta-a-espana/photos/stage-02/#320-PIC216556912.jpg