La Vuelta ciclista a España 2006
Stage 16
Almería → Astronomical Observatory of Calar Alto
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 16 of the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 12, 2006, covered 145.0 km from Almería to Astronomical Observatory of Calar Alto. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 4,567 meters of total elevation gain, making it the 2nd hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 32.3 km/h, which was 9.4 km/h slower than the edition average of 41.6 km/h.
Almería → Astronomical Observatory of Calar Alto
Stage 16 | Almería - Astronomical Observatory of Calar Alto
Avg Speed
32.3 km/h
Elevation
4,567 m
Difficulty
355
Win Type
Solo
Won How
4 km solo
Solo Distance
4.0 km
Startlist Quality
1,026
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 16 of the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 16 covered 145.0 km from Almería to Astronomical Observatory of Calar Alto. The total elevation gain was 4,567 meters.
What was the route of Stage 16 in the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 16 ran from Almería to Astronomical Observatory of Calar Alto, a distance of 145.0 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 16 in the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 16 was 32.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.