Giro d'Italia 2012
Stage 1
Herning → Herning
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 2012 Giro d'Italia, held on May 5, 2012, covered 8.7 km from Herning to Herning. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 77 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 50.0 km/h, which was 9.2 km/h faster than the edition average of 40.8 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race. At 8.7 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Herning → Herning
Stage 1 (ITT) | Herning - Herning
Avg Speed
50.0 km/h
Elevation
77 m
Difficulty
0
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
886
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 2012 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 8.7 km from Herning to Herning. The total elevation gain was 77 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2012 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Herning to Herning, a distance of 8.7 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2012 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 50.0 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.