Giro d'Italia 2011
Stage 9
Messina → Etna
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 9 of the 2011 Giro d'Italia, held on May 15, 2011, covered 169.0 km from Messina to Etna. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 4,091 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 34.5 km/h, which was 5.6 km/h slower than the edition average of 40.0 km/h.
Messina → Etna
Stage 9 | Messina - Etna
Avg Speed
34.5 km/h
Elevation
4,091 m
Difficulty
264
Win Type
Solo
Won How
1.6 km solo
Solo Distance
1.6 km
Startlist Quality
891
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 9 of the 2011 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 9 covered 169.0 km from Messina to Etna. The total elevation gain was 4,091 meters.
What was the route of Stage 9 in the 2011 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 9 ran from Messina to Etna, a distance of 169.0 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 9 in the 2011 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 9 was 34.5 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.