The 1997 Volta a Catalunya was the 77th edition of the Volta a Catalunya cycle race and was held from 19 June to 26 June 1997. The race started in Vila-seca and finished in Andorra la Vella. The race was won by Fernando Escartín of the Kelme team.
Teams Thirteen teams started the race:
Route +Stage characteristics and winners Stage Date Course Distance Type Winner 1a 19 June Vila-seca to La Pineda 1b Port Aventura to La Pineda Individual time trial 2 20 June Port Aventura to Lerida 3 21 June Les Borges Blanques to Manresa 4 22 June Sant Joan Despí to Barcelona 5 23 June Vic to Vic Individual time trial 6 24 June Vic to Platja d'Aro 7 25 June Gerona to Pal ski station 7 26 June Andorra to Andorra
General classification
Final general classification Rank Rider Team Time 1 2 + 2" 3 + 26" 4 + 53" 5 + 1' 04" 6 + 1' 19" 7 + 1' 30" 8 + 2' 07" 9 + 2' 35" 10 + 2' 52"
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