The Rund um Berlin was a

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based around the German city of

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. Beginning in 1896, it was the oldest cycling race in

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until it ended in 2008. Although it was one of the oldest races in the world, its importance was restricted to Germany. It was usually only contested by Germans, and only four times was the winner not German.

Winners

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rund Um Berlin Classic cycle races Recurring sporting events established in 1896 1896 establishments in Germany Sports competitions in Berlin Defunct cycling races in Germany Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2008 2008 disestablishments in Germany