La Vuelta ciclista a España 2009
Stage 12
Almería → Alto de Velefique
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 12 of the 2009 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 11, 2009, covered 179.3 km from Almería to Alto de Velefique. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 5,234 meters of total elevation gain, making it the 2nd hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 32.2 km/h, which was 7.4 km/h slower than the edition average of 39.5 km/h.
Almería → Alto de Velefique
Stage 12 | Almería - Alto de Velefique
Avg Speed
32.2 km/h
Elevation
5,234 m
Difficulty
333
Win Type
Sprint à deux
Won How
Sprint à deux
Startlist Quality
1,220
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 12 of the 2009 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 12 covered 179.3 km from Almería to Alto de Velefique. The total elevation gain was 5,234 meters.
What was the route of Stage 12 in the 2009 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 12 ran from Almería to Alto de Velefique, a distance of 179.3 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 12 in the 2009 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 12 was 32.2 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.