La Vuelta ciclista a España 2001
Stage 5
Gijón → Lagos de Covadonga
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 5 of the 2001 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 12, 2001, covered 160.8 km from Gijón to Lagos de Covadonga. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 2,946 meters of total elevation gain, making it the hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 37.3 km/h, which was 6.2 km/h slower than the edition average of 43.5 km/h.
Gijón → Lagos de Covadonga
Stage 5 | Gijón - Lagos de Covadonga
Avg Speed
37.3 km/h
Elevation
2,946 m
Difficulty
282
Win Type
Solo
Won How
? km solo
Startlist Quality
971
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 5 of the 2001 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 5 covered 160.8 km from Gijón to Lagos de Covadonga. The total elevation gain was 2,946 meters.
What was the route of Stage 5 in the 2001 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 5 ran from Gijón to Lagos de Covadonga, a distance of 160.8 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 5 in the 2001 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 5 was 37.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.