Giro d'Italia 2008
Stage 1
Palermo → Palermo
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 2008 Giro d'Italia, held on May 10, 2008, covered 23.0 km from Palermo to Palermo. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 158 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 51.4 km/h, which was 12.4 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.0 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 23.0 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was a team time trial, where entire teams raced together.
Palermo → Palermo
Stage 1 (TTT) | Palermo - Palermo
Avg Speed
51.4 km/h
Elevation
158 m
Difficulty
2
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,058
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 2008 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 23.0 km from Palermo to Palermo. The total elevation gain was 158 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2008 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Palermo to Palermo, a distance of 23.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2008 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 51.4 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.