The Giro del Piemonte, since 2009 known also as Gran Piemonte, is a semi classic European

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held in the

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region, Italy. The race first took place in 1906. From 2005–2019, the race was organised as a 1.HC event on the

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, but with the restructuring of the UCI divisions in 2020, the race has since been held as a 1.Pro event in the

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. It is usually held a few days before the more important race

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. In 2007, the race was not ridden because of sponsorship problems, but in 2008 it was back again. The 2013 edition was again cancelled due to financial problems.

Winners

Wins per country

References

External links

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