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Étoile de Bessèges, also known as Étoile de Bessèges-Tour du Gard, is a professional road-cycling stage race held in and around the Gard department of southern France. Roland Fangille created the event in 1971 as a one-day race, and it became a five-day stage race in 1974. Its early-season position makes it part of the opening European road-racing calendar.
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What is Étoile de Bessèges?
Étoile de Bessèges is a professional road-cycling stage race held in and around the Gard department of southern France. It is also known as Étoile de Bessèges-Tour du Gard.
When was Étoile de Bessèges founded?
Roland Fangille created the event in 1971 as a one-day race. It became a five-day stage race in 1974.
Where does Étoile de Bessèges take place?
The race takes place in the Gard area of southern France, using several stages through the department and nearby communities. Its route can change from one edition to another.
Is Étoile de Bessèges a stage race or a single-day race?
It began as a one-day event in 1971 but became a five-day stage race in 1974. Modern editions are therefore contested over multiple stages.
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