La Vuelta ciclista a España 1978
Stage 1
Gijón → Gijón
Stage Data
Stage 1 of the 1978 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on April 25, 1978, covered 8.6 km from Gijón to Gijón. The stage was completed at an average speed of 45.7 km/h, which was 8.5 km/h faster than the edition average of 37.2 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Prologue8.6 km25 Apr 1978
Gijón → Gijón
Prologue | Gijón - Gijón
Avg Speed
45.7 km/h
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
464
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 1978 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 1 covered 8.6 km from Gijón to Gijón.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1978 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 1 ran from Gijón to Gijón, a distance of 8.6 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1978 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 45.7 km/h.