Giro d'Italia 1997
Stage 1
Venizia → Venizia
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 1997 Giro d'Italia, held on May 17, 1997, covered 128.0 km from Venizia to Venizia. The riders faced 127 meters of total elevation gain, making it the hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 48.5 km/h, which was 9.1 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.4 km/h, ranking as the 2nd fastest stage of the race.
Road race128.0 km17 May 1997
Venizia → Venizia
Stage 1 | Venizia - Venizia
Avg Speed
48.5 km/h
Elevation
127 m
Difficulty
0
Startlist Quality
792
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 1997 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 128.0 km from Venizia to Venizia. The total elevation gain was 127 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1997 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Venizia to Venizia, a distance of 128.0 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1997 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 48.5 km/h.