La Vuelta ciclista a España 2012
Stage 16
Gijón → Valgrande-Pajares (Cuitu Negru)
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 16 of the 2012 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 3, 2012, covered 185.0 km from Gijón to Valgrande-Pajares (Cuitu Negru). Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 5,159 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 5.1 km/h slower than the edition average of 39.9 km/h.
Gijón → Valgrande-Pajares (Cuitu Negru)
Stage 16 | Gijón - Valgrande-Pajares (Cuitu Negru)
Avg Speed
34.9 km/h
Elevation
5,159 m
Difficulty
438
Win Type
Solo
Won How
1 km solo
Solo Distance
1.0 km
Startlist Quality
852
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 16 of the 2012 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 16 covered 185.0 km from Gijón to Valgrande-Pajares (Cuitu Negru). The total elevation gain was 5,159 meters.
What was the route of Stage 16 in the 2012 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 16 ran from Gijón to Valgrande-Pajares (Cuitu Negru), a distance of 185.0 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 16 in the 2012 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 16 was 34.9 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.