Giro d'Italia 1998
Stage 1
Nice → Nice
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 1998 Giro d'Italia, held on May 16, 1998, covered 7.0 km from Nice to Nice. The riders faced 11 meters of total elevation gain, making it the hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 53.1 km/h, which was 12.5 km/h faster than the edition average of 40.6 km/h, ranking as the 2nd fastest stage of the race. At 7.0 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Nice → Nice
Prologue | Nice - Nice
Avg Speed
53.1 km/h
Elevation
11 m
Difficulty
0
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
923
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 1998 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 7.0 km from Nice to Nice. The total elevation gain was 11 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1998 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Nice to Nice, a distance of 7.0 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1998 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 53.1 km/h.