Giro d'Italia 2021
Stage 1
Turin → Turin
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, held on May 8, 2021, covered 8.6 km from Turin to Turin. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 48 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 58.8 km/h, which was 17.2 km/h faster than the edition average of 41.6 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 8.6 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Turin → Turin
Stage 1 (ITT) | Turin - Turin
Avg Speed
58.8 km/h
Elevation
48 m
Difficulty
1
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
885
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 2021 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 8.6 km from Turin to Turin. The total elevation gain was 48 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2021 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Turin to Turin, a distance of 8.6 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2021 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 58.8 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.