La Vuelta ciclista a España 2003
Stage 16
Jaén → Sierra Nevada
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 16 of the 2003 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 21, 2003, covered 162.0 km from Jaén to Sierra Nevada. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 3,368 meters of total elevation gain, making it the 3rd hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 38.9 km/h, which was 4.6 km/h slower than the edition average of 43.5 km/h.
Jaén → Sierra Nevada
Stage 16 | Jaén - Sierra Nevada
Avg Speed
38.9 km/h
Elevation
3,368 m
Difficulty
249
Win Type
Solo
Won How
1 km solo
Solo Distance
1.0 km
Startlist Quality
935
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 16 of the 2003 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 16 covered 162.0 km from Jaén to Sierra Nevada. The total elevation gain was 3,368 meters.
What was the route of Stage 16 in the 2003 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 16 ran from Jaén to Sierra Nevada, a distance of 162.0 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 16 in the 2003 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 16 was 38.9 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.