Giro d'Italia 2001 Stage 1

Giro d'Italia 2001

Stage 1

Montesilvano Marina → Pescara

Stage Profile & Data

Stage 1 of the 2001 Giro d'Italia, held on May 19, 2001, covered 7.6 km from Montesilvano Marina to Pescara. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 6 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 59.0 km/h, which was 19.5 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.5 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 7.6 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.

PrologueFlat7.6 km19 May 2001

Montesilvano Marina → Pescara

Prologue | Montesilvano Marina - Pescara

Avg Speed

59.0 km/h

Elevation

6 m

Difficulty

0

Win Type

Time trial

Won How

Time trial

Startlist Quality

920

Edition Difficulty Profile

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long was Stage 1 of the 2001 Giro d'Italia?

Stage 1 covered 7.6 km from Montesilvano Marina to Pescara. The total elevation gain was 6 meters.

What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2001 Giro d'Italia?

Stage 1 ran from Montesilvano Marina to Pescara, a distance of 7.6 km. It was classified as a flat stage.

What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2001 Giro d'Italia?

The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 59.0 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.