Giro d'Italia 2009
Stage 1
Lido di Venezia → Lido di Venezia
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 2009 Giro d'Italia, held on May 9, 2009, covered 20.5 km from Lido di Venezia to Lido di Venezia. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 19 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 56.3 km/h, which was 15.2 km/h faster than the edition average of 41.1 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 20.5 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was a team time trial, where entire teams raced together.
Lido di Venezia → Lido di Venezia
Stage 1 (TTT) | Lido di Venezia - Lido di Venezia
Avg Speed
56.3 km/h
Elevation
19 m
Difficulty
0
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
975
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 2009 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 20.5 km from Lido di Venezia to Lido di Venezia. The total elevation gain was 19 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2009 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Lido di Venezia to Lido di Venezia, a distance of 20.5 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2009 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 56.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.