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The is an annual elite women's road bicycle racing stage race. It was rebranded from 2013-2020 as the Giro Rosa, having been branded the Giro Donne until 2012 and again in 2021. It has been considered the most prestigious stage race in women's road cycling.
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in 2012) 
Mountains classification, for the rider awarded the most points for crossing designated climbs, generally at the peaks of hills and mountains. The winner wears the ' (green jersey).
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Young rider classification, for the fastest rider under the age of 25 to complete the race. The winner wears the ' (white jersey).
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Best Italian rider classification, for the fastest Italian rider to complete the race. The winner wears the ' (blue jersey).
In 2006, the young riders classification was not run, instead a sprints competition was won by Olga Slyusareva (RUS) and awarded the blue jersey.
History
Previously known as the Giro Donne, the race historically was a nine- or ten-day event taking place in Italy in early July each year, generally competing for attention with the more famous men's . While the rebranded Giro Rosa has kept its position in the racing calendar, it was shortened in 2013 to eight days, before returning to its traditional ten-day length the next year. With the cancellation of theTour de l'Aude Cycliste Féminin
The Tour de l'Aude Cycliste Féminin was the longest running UCI event on the women's elite cycle racing calendar. It had been held annually in the Aude
Aude (; ) is a department in Southern France, located in the Occitanie region and nam ...
after 2010, the Giro Donne was the only Grand Tour left in women's cycling, and in December 2012 Wieler Review reported that the company Epinike had withdrawn as Giro Donne organiser, making the 2013 edition uncertain. In April 2013, however, organisers announced a shortened and rebranded Giro, so that the Giro Rosa would go ahead in 2013. In 2016, the race became part of the new UCI Women's World Tour
The UCI Women's World Tour is the premier annual female elite road cycling tour.
History
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, organized by the .
It lost the World Tour status for the 2021 edition, and it has been downgraded to a 2 Pro-level stage race. The decision has been met with criticism.
Winners
Multiple winners
Wins per country
Secondary classifications
The awards a number of jerseys for winners of certain classifications – the current competitions that award a jersey are: * ( in 2012) Points classification
The points classification is a secondary award category in road bicycle racing. Points are given for high finishes and, in some cases, for winning sprints at certain places along the route, most often called ''intermediate sprints''. The points cl ...
, for the rider with the most points as awarded by finishing positions on stages and the first riders to go through intermediate sprints. Recently, the winner wears the ' (purple jersey).
* Mountains classification, for the rider awarded the most points for crossing designated climbs, generally at the peaks of hills and mountains. The winner wears the ' (green jersey).
* Young rider classification, for the fastest rider under the age of 25 to complete the race. The winner wears the ' (white jersey).
* Best Italian rider classification, for the fastest Italian rider to complete the race. The winner wears the ' (blue jersey).
In 2006, the young riders classification was not run, instead a sprints competition was won by Olga Slyusareva (RUS) and awarded the blue jersey.
Winners by year
Winners by Country
Stage wins
See also
* Giro della Toscana Int. Femminile – Memorial Michela Fanini * Giro d'Italia * Grande Boucle Féminine Internationale *Tour de France Femmes
The Tour de France Femmes () is an annual women's cycle stage race around France. It is organised by Amaury Sport Organization (ASO), which also runs the Tour de France. It is part of the UCI Women's World Tour.
Some teams and media have refe ...
Notes
References
External links
* (Italian and English) {{UCI Women's World Tour Cycle races in Italy Recurring sporting events established in 1988 1988 establishments in Italy Women's road bicycle races UCI Women's World Tour races