Giro d'Italia 2006 Stage 1

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.

PrologueFlat6.2 km6 May 2006

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.