La Vuelta ciclista a España 2018
Stage 1
Málaga → Málaga
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 1 of the 2018 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on August 25, 2018, covered 8.0 km from Málaga to Málaga. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 66 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 49.7 km/h, which was 8.7 km/h faster than the edition average of 41.1 km/h, ranking as the 2nd fastest stage of the race. At 8.0 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Málaga → Málaga
Stage 1 (ITT) | Málaga - Málaga
Avg Speed
49.7 km/h
Elevation
66 m
Difficulty
6
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,036
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Marbella → Caminito del Rey
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Mijas → Alhaurín de la Torre
178 km
Vélez-Málaga → Alfacar. Sierra de la Alfaguara
161 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 1 of the 2018 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 1 covered 8.0 km from Málaga to Málaga. The total elevation gain was 66 meters.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2018 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 1 ran from Málaga to Málaga, a distance of 8.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2018 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 49.7 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.