Giro d'Italia 2005
Stage 1
Reggio Calabria → Reggio Calabria
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 2005 Giro d'Italia, held on May 7, 2005, covered 1.2 km from Reggio Calabria to Reggio Calabria. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 10 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 51.8 km/h, which was 12.0 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.7 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 1.2 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Reggio Calabria → Reggio Calabria
Prologue | Reggio Calabria - Reggio Calabria
Avg Speed
51.8 km/h
Elevation
10 m
Difficulty
0
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
929
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Calabria → Tropea
208 km
Catanzaro Lido → Santa Maria del Cedro
182 km
Diamante → Giffoni Valle Piana
210 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 2005 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 1.2 km from Reggio Calabria to Reggio Calabria. The total elevation gain was 10 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2005 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Reggio Calabria to Reggio Calabria, a distance of 1.2 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2005 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 51.8 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.