Tour de France Stage 2: Chaos, Controversy, and Cofidis' Triumph

Tacks thrown on the road during stage 2 of the Tour de France caused multiple punctures, with 15 to 20 riders affected. The tacks were discovered near the Jaizkibel climb, but it is unclear who threw them or why. Some riders had to change wheels, while others continued with slow punctures or tacks stuck in their tires. Despite the challenges, Victor Lafay of the Cofidis team went on to win the stage. Riders expressed frustration and anger at the incident, highlighting the potential danger and harm caused by such actions.