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Milan-Turin, or Milano-Torino, is a professional one-day road cycling race held in Italy. First organized in 1876, it is recognized as one of the oldest continuously running cycling events in the world. The race typically takes place in the autumn and features a route connecting the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It serves as a semi-classic preparation event for the season's final monuments, often attracting a mix of sprinters and puncheurs.
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What is the Milan-Turin cycling race?
Milan-Turin is a professional semi-classic road cycling race held in Italy. The race runs a route between the major cities of Milan and Turin.
How old is the Milan-Turin race?
First held in 1876, Milan-Turin is recognized as one of the oldest continually running cycling events in the world. Its long history predates the modern Giro d'Italia by several decades.
Who usually wins Milan-Turin?
Historically, the race has often favored strong sprinters due to its mostly flat parcours finishing in Turin or surrounding areas. However, depending on the exact route mapped out for a given year, punchy climbers have also taken victories.
When is Milan-Turin held?
For much of its recent history, the race has typically been scheduled in the autumn, often serving as preparation for the Giro di Lombardia. Occasionally, its position in the UCI cycling calendar has shifted to the spring.
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