La Vuelta ciclista a España 2002
Stage 5
El Ejido → Sierra Nevada
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 5 of the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 11, 2002, covered 198.0 km from El Ejido to Sierra Nevada. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 4,874 meters of total elevation gain, making it the 2nd hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 34.3 km/h, which was 9.2 km/h slower than the edition average of 43.5 km/h. This was the 2nd longest stage of the edition at 198.0 km.
El Ejido → Sierra Nevada
Stage 5 | El Ejido - Sierra Nevada
Avg Speed
34.3 km/h
Elevation
4,874 m
Difficulty
295
Win Type
Solo
Won How
0.8 km solo
Solo Distance
0.8 km
Startlist Quality
1,084
Edition Difficulty Profile
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San Vicente del Raspeig → Murcia
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Jaén → Málaga
197 km
Málaga → Ubrique
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 5 of the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 5 covered 198.0 km from El Ejido to Sierra Nevada. The total elevation gain was 4,874 meters.
What was the route of Stage 5 in the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 5 ran from El Ejido to Sierra Nevada, a distance of 198.0 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 5 in the 2002 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 5 was 34.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.