stage race

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A stage race in cycling is a multiday event consisting of a series of classic races run on successive days. The overall winner is determined by the lowest cumulative time across all stages. These races can span several days and often include different types of stages, such as time trials where riders race against the clock individually or in teams, and mass-start stages. Famous examples include the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España, which have been won by legendary cyclists like Eddy Merckx. This format tests a rider's endurance, versatility, and consistency over an extended period.123

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…for amateurs; and multiday, or stage, races, basically a series of classic races run on successive days. The winner of a stage race is the rider with lowest aggregate time for all stages. Also popular, especially in Britain and the United States, are criterium races, which are run over a…
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…for amateurs; and multiday, or stage, races, basically a series of classic races run on successive days. The winner of a stage race is the rider with lowest aggregate time for all stages. Also popular, especially in Britain and the United States, are criterium races, which are run over a…
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