Tour de Suisse 1979
Stage 1
Zürich → Zürich
Stage Data
Stage 1 of the 1979 Tour de Suisse, held on June 13, 1979, covered 4.0 km from Zürich to Zürich. The stage was completed at an average speed of 42.0 km/h, which was 2.3 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.6 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race. At 4.0 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Prologue4.0 km13 Jun 1979
Zürich → Zürich
Prologue | Zürich - Zürich
Avg Speed
42.0 km/h
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
538
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 1979 Tour de Suisse?
Stage 1 covered 4.0 km from Zürich to Zürich.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1979 Tour de Suisse?
Stage 1 ran from Zürich to Zürich, a distance of 4.0 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1979 Tour de Suisse?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 42.0 km/h.