Tour de France 1988
Stage 1
Pontchateau → Machecoul
Race Report
Stage 1 of the 1988 Tour de France, held on July 3, 1988, covered 1.0 km from Pontchateau to Machecoul. Steve Bauer won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 44 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 48.7 km/h, which was 7.0 km/h faster than the edition average of 41.6 km/h. At 1.0 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition.
Pontchateau → Machecoul
Prelude | Pornichet - La Baule
Stage Winner
Steve Bauer
Yellow Jersey
Steve Bauer
Avg Speed
48.7 km/h
Elevation
44 m
Difficulty
0
Win Type
Unknown type
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,941
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Steve Bauer
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1988 Tour de France?
Steve Bauer won Stage 1 of the 1988 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1988 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 1.0 km from Pontchateau to Machecoul. The total elevation gain was 44 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1988 Tour de France?
Steve Bauer wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1988 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1988 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Pontchateau to Machecoul, a distance of 1.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1988 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 48.7 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.