La Vuelta ciclista a España 1979
Stage 17
Gijón → León
Stage Data
Stage 17 of the 1979 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on May 9, 1979, covered 156.0 km from Gijón to León. The stage was completed at an average speed of 40.7 km/h, which was 3.1 km/h faster than the edition average of 37.6 km/h.
Road race156.0 km9 May 1979
Gijón → León
Stage 15 | Gijón - León
Avg Speed
40.7 km/h
Startlist Quality
607
Nearby Stages
14
Pamplona → Logroño
149 km
15
Haro → Peña Cabarga
180 km
16
Torrelavega → Gijón
178 km
18
León → Valladolid
134 km
19
Valladolid → Valladolid
22 km
20
Valladolid → Ávila
204 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 17 of the 1979 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 17 covered 156.0 km from Gijón to León.
What was the route of Stage 17 in the 1979 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 17 ran from Gijón to León, a distance of 156.0 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 17 in the 1979 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 17 was 40.7 km/h.