La Vuelta ciclista a España 1979 Stage 1

La Vuelta ciclista a España 1979

Stage 1

Jerez de la Frontera → Jerez de la Frontera

Stage Data

Stage 1 of the 1979 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on April 24, 1979, covered 6.3 km from Jerez de la Frontera to Jerez de la Frontera. The stage was completed at an average speed of 45.7 km/h, which was 8.2 km/h faster than the edition average of 37.6 km/h, ranking as the 2nd fastest stage of the race. At 6.3 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.

Prologue6.3 km24 Apr 1979

Jerez de la Frontera → Jerez de la Frontera

Prologue | Jerez de la Frontera - Jerez de la Frontera

Avg Speed

45.7 km/h

Win Type

Time trial

Won How

Time trial

Startlist Quality

607

Nearby Stages

2

Jerez de la Frontera → Sevilla

156 km

3

Sevilla → Córdoba

188 km

4

Córdoba → Sierra Nevada

190 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long was Stage 1 of the 1979 La Vuelta ciclista a España?

Stage 1 covered 6.3 km from Jerez de la Frontera to Jerez de la Frontera.

What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1979 La Vuelta ciclista a España?

Stage 1 ran from Jerez de la Frontera to Jerez de la Frontera, a distance of 6.3 km.

What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1979 La Vuelta ciclista a España?

The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 45.7 km/h.