Tour de France 1997
Stage 3
Vire → Plumelec
Race Report
Stage 3 of the 1997 Tour de France, held on July 7, 1997, covered 262.0 km from Vire to Plumelec. Erik Zabel won the stage via large group sprint. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 2,808 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 40.5 km/h. At 262.0 km, this was the longest stage of the 1997 edition.
Vire → Plumelec
Stage 2 | St Valery-en-Caux - Vire
Stage Winner
Erik Zabel
Yellow Jersey
Mario Cipollini
Avg Speed
40.5 km/h
Elevation
2,808 m
Difficulty
59
Win Type
Large group sprint
Won How
Sprint of large group
Startlist Quality
1,994
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Mario Cipollini
Green Jersey
Erik Zabel
Polka-Dot Jersey
Laurent Brochard
White Jersey
Jan Ullrich
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Rouen → Forges-les-Eaux
7 km
Mario Cipollini
St Valery-en-Caux → Vire
192 km
Mario Cipollini
Plumelec → Puy-du-Fou
224 km
Nicola Minali
Chantonnay → La Châtre
223 km
Cédric Vasseur
Le Blanc → Marennes
261 km
Jeroen Blijlevens
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 3 of the 1997 Tour de France?
Erik Zabel won Stage 3 of the 1997 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 3 of the 1997 Tour de France?
Stage 3 covered 262.0 km from Vire to Plumelec. The total elevation gain was 2,808 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 3 of the 1997 Tour de France?
Mario Cipollini wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 3 of the 1997 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 3 in the 1997 Tour de France?
Stage 3 ran from Vire to Plumelec, a distance of 262.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 3 in the 1997 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 3 was 40.5 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.