Giro d'Italia 1996 Stage 1

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

STAGE DIFFICULTY PROFILE11,355m2345678910111213141516171819202122FlatHillsMountains

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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.