La Vuelta ciclista a España 1959
Stage 1
Madrid → Madrid
Stage Data
Stage 1 of the 1959 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on April 24, 1959, covered 9.0 km from Madrid to Madrid. The stage was completed at an average speed of 47.6 km/h, which was 10.0 km/h faster than the edition average of 37.6 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 9.0 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was a team time trial, where entire teams raced together.
Ttt9.0 km24 Apr 1959
Madrid → Madrid
Stage 1a (TTT) | Madrid - Madrid
Avg Speed
47.6 km/h
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
656
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 1959 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 1 covered 9.0 km from Madrid to Madrid.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1959 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 1 ran from Madrid to Madrid, a distance of 9.0 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1959 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 47.6 km/h.