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When did the Strade Bianche Women elite race officially begin?
The Strade Bianche Women elite race was officially first held in 2015. It was created as a counterpart to the men's race and was quickly integrated into the top-tier UCI Women's WorldTour.
Where does the Strade Bianche Women race traditionally finish?
The race famously finishes in the historic Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy. The dramatic finish follows a steep, cobbled climb up the Via Santa Caterina into the heart of the ancient Tuscan city.
Why is the Italian cycling race called Strade Bianche?
The name translates to White Roads in Italian, referring to the signature white gravel roads that make up large sectors of the route. These unpaved, dusty gravel tracks through the Tuscan hills give the race a rugged, classic feel akin to Paris-Roubaix.
Who are some of the most successful riders in the history of Strade Bianche Women?
Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten is one of the most dominant riders in the race's history, winning it multiple times. Her aggressive descending and climbing style perfectly suit the punchy, steep gravel sectors of the Tuscan route.
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