Wood-paneled houses line Auray's harbor at Saint-Goustan, which was once a highly busy port until the 18th Century.Tour de France: Stage 2 - Auray to Saint-Brieuc Apart from its harbor, the town is also known for its "atmospheric" and "narrow, cobbled" streets.Bikeradar.com: Stage 2: Auray - Saint-Brieuc
2008 Tour de France
Auray was a starting point for stage two of the 2008 Tour de France. Though the stage itself was short, bikers faced "frequent climbs and crosswinds" on their way to Saint-Brieuc.VeloNews: STAGE 2: Auray—St. Brieuc (164.5km)
On July 6, Thor Hushovd won the race after cycling 164.5 kilometers to Saint-Brieuc. Kim Kirchen and Gerald Ciolek followed Hushovd across the finish line, placing second and third respectively.VeloNews: Tour de France stage 2: Hushovd gets the win (July 6, 2008)
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