Itzulia Basque Country 2016
Stage 2
Markina-Xemein → Amurrio-Baranbio (Garrastatxu)
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 2 of the 2016 Itzulia Basque Country, held on April 5, 2016, covered 174.2 km from Markina-Xemein to Amurrio-Baranbio (Garrastatxu). Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 3,291 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 36.9 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race. This was the 2nd longest stage of the edition at 174.2 km.
Markina-Xemein → Amurrio-Baranbio (Garrastatxu)
Stage 2 | Markina-Xemein - Amurrio-Baranbio (Garrastatxu)
Avg Speed
36.9 km/h
Elevation
3,291 m
Difficulty
181
Win Type
Sprint à deux
Won How
Sprint à deux
Startlist Quality
943
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Etxebarria → Markina-Xemein
144 km
Vitoria-Gasteiz → Lesaka
194 km
Lesaka → Orio
165 km
Orio → Arrate (Eibar)
159 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 2 of the 2016 Itzulia Basque Country?
Stage 2 covered 174.2 km from Markina-Xemein to Amurrio-Baranbio (Garrastatxu). The total elevation gain was 3,291 meters.
What was the route of Stage 2 in the 2016 Itzulia Basque Country?
Stage 2 ran from Markina-Xemein to Amurrio-Baranbio (Garrastatxu), a distance of 174.2 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 2 in the 2016 Itzulia Basque Country?
The average winning speed for Stage 2 was 36.9 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.