Giro d'Italia 2006
Stage 5
Piacenza → Cremona
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 5 of the 2006 Giro d'Italia, held on May 11, 2006, covered 35.0 km from Piacenza to Cremona. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 98 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 56.9 km/h, which was 16.3 km/h faster than the edition average of 40.6 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 35.0 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was a team time trial, where entire teams raced together.
Piacenza → Cremona
Stage 4 (TTT) | Piacenza - Cremona
Avg Speed
56.9 km/h
Elevation
98 m
Difficulty
0
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 5 of the 2006 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 5 covered 35.0 km from Piacenza to Cremona. The total elevation gain was 98 meters.
What was the route of Stage 5 in the 2006 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 5 ran from Piacenza to Cremona, a distance of 35.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 5 in the 2006 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 5 was 56.9 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.