Giro d'Italia 2002 Stage 1

Giro d'Italia 2002

Stage 1

Groningen → Groningen

Stage Profile & Data

Stage 1 of the 2002 Giro d'Italia, held on May 11, 2002, covered 6.5 km from Groningen to Groningen. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 21 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 47.6 km/h, which was 8.5 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.1 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 6.5 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.

PrologueFlat6.5 km11 May 2002

Groningen → Groningen

Prologue | Groningen - Groningen

Avg Speed

47.6 km/h

Elevation

21 m

Difficulty

0

Win Type

Time trial

Won How

Time trial

Startlist Quality

920

Edition Difficulty Profile

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Nearby Stages

2

Groningen → Munster

215 km

3

Cologne → Ans

209 km

4

Verviers → Esch-sur-Alzette

206 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long was Stage 1 of the 2002 Giro d'Italia?

Stage 1 covered 6.5 km from Groningen to Groningen. The total elevation gain was 21 meters.

What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2002 Giro d'Italia?

Stage 1 ran from Groningen to Groningen, a distance of 6.5 km. It was classified as a flat stage.

What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2002 Giro d'Italia?

The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 47.6 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.