Giro d'Italia 1953
Stage 8
Grosseto → Follonica
Stage Data
Stage 8 of the 1953 Giro d'Italia, held on May 18, 1953, covered 48.5 km from Grosseto to Follonica. The stage was completed at an average speed of 40.4 km/h, which was 5.0 km/h faster than the edition average of 35.4 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 48.5 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Grosseto → Follonica
Stage 8 (ITT) | Grosseto - Follonica
Avg Speed
40.4 km/h
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,229
Nearby Stages
Roccaraso → Napoli
149 km
Napoli → Roma
285 km
Roma → Grosseto
178 km
Follonica → Pisa
114 km
Pisa → Modena
189 km
Modena → Modena
30 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 8 of the 1953 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 8 covered 48.5 km from Grosseto to Follonica.
What was the route of Stage 8 in the 1953 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 8 ran from Grosseto to Follonica, a distance of 48.5 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 8 in the 1953 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 8 was 40.4 km/h.