Giro d'Italia 1996
Stage 1
Athens → Athens
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 1996 Giro d'Italia, held on May 18, 1996, covered 170.0 km from Athens to Athens. The riders faced 1,355 meters of total elevation gain, making it the hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 42.0 km/h, which was 2.8 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.2 km/h.
Road race170.0 km18 May 1996
Athens → Athens
Stage 1 | Athens - Athens
Avg Speed
42.0 km/h
Elevation
1,355 m
Difficulty
15
Startlist Quality
1,034
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 1996 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 170.0 km from Athens to Athens. The total elevation gain was 1,355 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1996 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Athens to Athens, a distance of 170.0 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1996 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 42.0 km/h.