The 2024 Strade Bianche was a

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one-day race that took place on 2 March in

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, Italy. It was the 18th edition of

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and the fifth event of the

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. It was won by

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with a solo of .

Route

The 2024 edition of the race saw significant modifications to its route, incorporating an additional loop and an increased number of gravel sectors, thereby extending the course to cover a total distance of . This edition featured 15 gravel sectors, highlighting the event's characteristic challenge through the 'strade bianche' — the gravel roads of

Teams

Twenty-five teams participated in the race, all eighteen

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s and seven UCI ProTeams. UCI WorldTeams * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UCI ProSeries Teams * * * * * * *

Summary

The 2024 edition faced uncertain weather, with potential rain affecting the gravel roads. Initially, there were attempts to break away, and a group successfully did so 176km into the race. Despite the extended distance and challenging weather, the main group of cyclists became smaller.

's team, , took charge and set a fast pace. With over two hours remaining, Pogačar made a significant move, establishing a substantial lead. Other teams struggled to catch up due to a lack of coordinated effort and the demanding conditions. While Pogačar secured an unbeatable lead, the competition for second place was noteworthy.

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and

Toms Skujiņš Toms Skujiņš (born 15 June 1991) is a Latvian professional road racing cyclist, who rides for UCI WorldTeam . Two-time Latvian champion in group and four-time individual race. He has competed in the multi-day cycle race Tour de France five t ...

distinguished themselves from the chasing group. Pogačar claimed victory on his own, and Skujiņš secured second place.

Result

References

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