La Vuelta ciclista a España 2004
Stage 17
Plasencia → La Covatilla
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 17 of the 2004 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 22, 2004, covered 170.0 km from Plasencia to La Covatilla. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 4,216 meters of total elevation gain, making it the hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 34.9 km/h, which was 5.2 km/h slower than the edition average of 40.2 km/h.
Plasencia → La Covatilla
Stage 17 | Plasencia - La Covatilla
Avg Speed
34.9 km/h
Elevation
4,216 m
Difficulty
305
Win Type
Solo
Won How
7.5 km solo
Solo Distance
7.5 km
Startlist Quality
1,177
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Béjar → Ávila
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142 km
Alcobendas → Puerto de Navacerrada
178 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 17 of the 2004 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 17 covered 170.0 km from Plasencia to La Covatilla. The total elevation gain was 4,216 meters.
What was the route of Stage 17 in the 2004 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 17 ran from Plasencia to La Covatilla, a distance of 170.0 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 17 in the 2004 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 17 was 34.9 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.