Giro d'Italia 2001
Stage 5
Potenza → Montevergine di Mercogliano
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 5 of the 2001 Giro d'Italia, held on May 23, 2001, covered 169.0 km from Potenza to Montevergine di Mercogliano. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 2,828 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 37.0 km/h, which was 2.5 km/h slower than the edition average of 39.5 km/h.
Potenza → Montevergine di Mercogliano
Stage 4 | Potenza - Montevergine di Mercogliano
Avg Speed
37.0 km/h
Elevation
2,828 m
Difficulty
176
Win Type
Small group sprint
Won How
Sprint of small group
Startlist Quality
920
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Giulianova → Francavilla al Mare
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Lucera → Potenza
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Avellino → Nettuno
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Nettuno → Rieti
150 km
Rieti → Montevarchi
239 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 5 of the 2001 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 5 covered 169.0 km from Potenza to Montevergine di Mercogliano. The total elevation gain was 2,828 meters.
What was the route of Stage 5 in the 2001 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 5 ran from Potenza to Montevergine di Mercogliano, a distance of 169.0 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 5 in the 2001 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 5 was 37.0 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.