Giro d'Italia 1989
Stage 3
Villafranca Tirrena → Messina
Stage Data
Stage 3 of the 1989 Giro d'Italia, held on May 23, 1989, covered 32.0 km from Villafranca Tirrena to Messina. The stage was completed at an average speed of 51.9 km/h, which was 13.5 km/h faster than the edition average of 38.4 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 32.0 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was a team time trial, where entire teams raced together.
Villafranca Tirrena → Messina
Stage 3 (TTT) | Villafranca Tirrena - Messina
Avg Speed
51.9 km/h
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,060
Nearby Stages
Taormina → Catania
123 km
Catania → Monte Etna
132 km
Scilla → Cosenza
204 km
Cosenza → Potenza
275 km
Potenza → Campobasso
223 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 3 of the 1989 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 3 covered 32.0 km from Villafranca Tirrena to Messina.
What was the route of Stage 3 in the 1989 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 3 ran from Villafranca Tirrena to Messina, a distance of 32.0 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 3 in the 1989 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 3 was 51.9 km/h.