La Vuelta ciclista a España 2002
Stage 18
Salamanca → Estación de La Covatilla
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 18 of the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 25, 2002, covered 193.7 km from Salamanca to Estación de La Covatilla. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 3,989 meters of total elevation gain, making it the 3rd hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 38.2 km/h, which was 5.3 km/h slower than the edition average of 43.5 km/h.
Salamanca → Estación de La Covatilla
Stage 18 | Salamanca - Estación de La Covatilla
Avg Speed
38.2 km/h
Elevation
3,989 m
Difficulty
282
Win Type
Solo
Won How
44 km solo
Solo Distance
44.0 km
Startlist Quality
1,084
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Gijón → Alto l'Angliru
177 km
Avilés → León
155 km
Benavente → Salamanca
146 km
Béjar → Ávila
178 km
Ávila → Warner Bros. Park (San Martín de la Vega)
141 km
Warner Bros. Park (San Martín de la Vega) → Madrid
41 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 18 of the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 18 covered 193.7 km from Salamanca to Estación de La Covatilla. The total elevation gain was 3,989 meters.
What was the route of Stage 18 in the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 18 ran from Salamanca to Estación de La Covatilla, a distance of 193.7 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 18 in the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 18 was 38.2 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.