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The Étoile de Bessèges, also called the Tour du Gard, is a French professional road cycling stage race held around Bessèges and other towns in the Gard department. Roland Fangille created it in 1971 as a one-day event, and it became a multi-stage race in 1974. Its early-February position in the calendar makes it a season-opening event for riders and teams preparing for European road racing.
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What is the Étoile de Bessèges?
The Étoile de Bessèges is a French professional road cycling stage race held around Bessèges and other towns in the Gard department. It is also called the Tour du Gard.
When was the Étoile de Bessèges created?
Roland Fangille created the race in 1971 as a one-day event. It became a multi-stage race in 1974.
When is the Étoile de Bessèges usually held?
The race is traditionally held in early February. Its place early in the European road-racing calendar makes it an important early-season test.
Where does the Étoile de Bessèges take place?
The race takes place around Bessèges and other communities in France's Gard department. Its courses use the roads and climbs of the surrounding region.
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