La Vuelta ciclista a España 2002
Stage 15
Gijón → Alto l'Angliru
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 15 of the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 22, 2002, covered 176.7 km from Gijón to Alto l'Angliru. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 4,541 meters of total elevation gain, making it the hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 35.2 km/h, which was 8.3 km/h slower than the edition average of 43.5 km/h.
Gijón → Alto l'Angliru
Stage 15 | Gijón - Alto l'Angliru
Avg Speed
35.2 km/h
Elevation
4,541 m
Difficulty
463
Win Type
Solo
Won How
5 km solo
Solo Distance
5.0 km
Startlist Quality
1,084
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Salamanca → Estación de La Covatilla
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 15 of the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 15 covered 176.7 km from Gijón to Alto l'Angliru. The total elevation gain was 4,541 meters.
What was the route of Stage 15 in the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 15 ran from Gijón to Alto l'Angliru, a distance of 176.7 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 15 in the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 15 was 35.2 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.