Giro d'Italia 2006
Stage 1
Seraing → Seraing
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 2006 Giro d'Italia, held on May 6, 2006, covered 6.2 km from Seraing to Seraing. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 171 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 47.5 km/h, which was 6.9 km/h faster than the edition average of 40.6 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race. At 6.2 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Seraing → Seraing
Prologue | Seraing - Seraing
Avg Speed
47.5 km/h
Elevation
171 m
Difficulty
11
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
997
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 2006 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 6.2 km from Seraing to Seraing. The total elevation gain was 171 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2006 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Seraing to Seraing, a distance of 6.2 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2006 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 47.5 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.