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The Züri-Metzgete, also known as the Championship of Zurich, was a prestigious professional one-day road cycling race held in Switzerland. It was historically part of the UCI World Cup series and was renowned for its challenging route. The race attracted top international professional cycling teams until its eventual discontinuation from the professional calendar.
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Why was the Züri-Metzgete called the Championship of Zurich?
The Swiss one-day classic attracted leading international professionals while retaining a distinctly local identity around Zurich. Its demanding, selective course earned it the nickname Züri-Metzgete, roughly evoking a Zurich slaughter or hard contest.
Was the Züri-Metzgete part of the UCI Road World Cup?
Yes, it appeared in every UCI Road World Cup season from 1989 through 2004. It then joined the inaugural UCI ProTour calendar in 2005.
When was the last professional Züri-Metzgete held?
The final edition of the top-level professional race was held in 2006. Financial difficulties prevented the historic event from continuing in its established format.
Which famous riders won the Züri-Metzgete?
Its winners include Gino Bartali, Johan Museeuw, Paolo Bettini and Jan Ullrich. The range of champions reflects the race's long history and its former importance on the international classics calendar.
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