La Vuelta ciclista a España 2006
Stage 9
A Fonsagrada → Alto de La Cobertoria
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 9 of the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 3, 2006, covered 207.4 km from A Fonsagrada to Alto de La Cobertoria. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 5,856 meters of total elevation gain, making it the hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 35.5 km/h, which was 6.1 km/h slower than the edition average of 41.6 km/h. This was the 2nd longest stage of the edition at 207.4 km.
A Fonsagrada → Alto de La Cobertoria
Stage 9 | A Fonsagrada - Alto de La Cobertoria
Avg Speed
35.5 km/h
Elevation
5,856 m
Difficulty
414
Win Type
Solo
Won How
1 km solo
Solo Distance
1.0 km
Startlist Quality
1,026
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 9 of the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 9 covered 207.4 km from A Fonsagrada to Alto de La Cobertoria. The total elevation gain was 5,856 meters.
What was the route of Stage 9 in the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 9 ran from A Fonsagrada to Alto de La Cobertoria, a distance of 207.4 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 9 in the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 9 was 35.5 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.