Giro d'Italia 2023
Stage 1
Fossacesia Marina → Ortona
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 2023 Giro d'Italia, held on May 6, 2023, covered 19.6 km from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 171 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 55.2 km/h, which was 14.9 km/h faster than the edition average of 40.4 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 19.6 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Fossacesia Marina → Ortona
Stage 1 (ITT) | Fossacesia Marina - Ortona
Avg Speed
55.2 km/h
Elevation
171 m
Difficulty
11
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
835
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 2023 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 covered 19.6 km from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona. The total elevation gain was 171 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2023 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 1 ran from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona, a distance of 19.6 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2023 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 55.2 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.