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The '''Giro d'Italia''', a famous [[bicycle race]], is a race around [[Italy]] nowadays consisting of approximately 20 stages over a similar number of days. The race, first held in 1909, is usually run over a distance of around 3500 kilometres. Although the majority of the race takes place in Italy, some stages usually take place in other countries as well. Along with the [[Tour de France]] and the [[Vuelta a España]], the Giro d'Italia is one of cycling's [[Grand Tour]]s, the three most significant stage races in the world. In 2012 the Giro d'Italia will start in [[Denmark]]. | {{subpages}} | ||
The '''Giro d'Italia''', a famous [[bicycle race]], is a race around [[Italy]], nowadays consisting of approximately 20 stages over a similar number of days. The race, first held in 1909, is usually run over a distance of around 3500 kilometres. Although the majority of the race takes place in Italy, some stages usually take place in other countries as well. Along with the [[Tour de France]] and the [[Vuelta a España]], the Giro d'Italia is one of cycling's [[Grand Tour]]s, the three most significant stage races in the world. In 2012 the Giro d'Italia will start in [[Denmark]]. | |||
Revision as of 17:36, 3 December 2011
The Giro d'Italia, a famous bicycle race, is a race around Italy, nowadays consisting of approximately 20 stages over a similar number of days. The race, first held in 1909, is usually run over a distance of around 3500 kilometres. Although the majority of the race takes place in Italy, some stages usually take place in other countries as well. Along with the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, the Giro d'Italia is one of cycling's Grand Tours, the three most significant stage races in the world. In 2012 the Giro d'Italia will start in Denmark.