Giro d'Italia 2001
Stage 3
Fossacesia → Lucera
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 3 of the 2001 Giro d'Italia, held on May 21, 2001, covered 167.0 km from Fossacesia to Lucera. Classified as a hilly stage finishing uphill, favoring puncheurs. The riders faced 1,018 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 45.6 km/h, which was 6.2 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.5 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race.
Fossacesia → Lucera
Stage 2 | Fossacesia - Lucera
Avg Speed
45.6 km/h
Elevation
1,018 m
Difficulty
17
Win Type
Large group sprint
Won How
Sprint of large group
Startlist Quality
920
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Potenza → Montevergine di Mercogliano
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Avellino → Nettuno
229 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 3 of the 2001 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 3 covered 167.0 km from Fossacesia to Lucera. The total elevation gain was 1,018 meters.
What was the route of Stage 3 in the 2001 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 3 ran from Fossacesia to Lucera, a distance of 167.0 km. It was classified as a hills uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 3 in the 2001 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 3 was 45.6 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills uphill finish.