La Vuelta ciclista a España 2023
Stage 18
Pola de Allande → La Cruz de Linares
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 18 of the 2023 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 14, 2023, covered 178.9 km from Pola de Allande to La Cruz de Linares. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 4,630 meters of total elevation gain, making it the 2nd hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 37.3 km/h, which was 5.3 km/h slower than the edition average of 42.6 km/h.
Pola de Allande → La Cruz de Linares
Stage 18 | Pola de Allande - La Cruz de Linares
Avg Speed
37.3 km/h
Elevation
4,630 m
Difficulty
422
Win Type
Solo
Won How
29 km solo
Solo Distance
29.0 km
Startlist Quality
846
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 18 of the 2023 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 18 covered 178.9 km from Pola de Allande to La Cruz de Linares. The total elevation gain was 4,630 meters.
What was the route of Stage 18 in the 2023 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 18 ran from Pola de Allande to La Cruz de Linares, a distance of 178.9 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 18 in the 2023 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 18 was 37.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.