Giro d'Italia 1999
Stage 3
Catania → Messina
Stage Data
Stage 3 of the 1999 Giro d'Italia, held on May 17, 1999, covered 176.0 km from Catania to Messina. The stage was completed at an average speed of 35.9 km/h, which was 2.9 km/h slower than the edition average of 38.8 km/h.
Road race176.0 km17 May 1999
Catania → Messina
Stage 3 | Catania - Messina
Avg Speed
35.9 km/h
Win Type
Large group sprint
Won How
Sprint of large group
Startlist Quality
1,057
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
1
Agrigento → Modica
175 km
2
Noto → Catania
133 km
4
Vibo Valentia → Terme Luigiane
186 km
5
Terme Luigiane → Monte Sirino
147 km
6
Lauria → Foggia
257 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 3 of the 1999 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 3 covered 176.0 km from Catania to Messina.
What was the route of Stage 3 in the 1999 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 3 ran from Catania to Messina, a distance of 176.0 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 3 in the 1999 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 3 was 35.9 km/h.