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== Giro di Lombardia == |
== Giro di Lombardia == |
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The '''Muro di Sormano''' has been part of the route of the [[Giro di Lombardia]] between 1960 and 1962. The Muro was excluded from the route due to the steep slopes which caused riders to fall off their bikes and |
The '''Muro di Sormano''' has been part of the route of the [[Giro di Lombardia]] between 1960 and 1962. The Muro was excluded from the route due to the steep slopes which caused riders to fall off their bikes and/or be pushed up the climb by fans. The climb has a length of {{convert|2000|m|abbr=on}} with an average grade of 15.3% and some sections of almost 27%. |
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The climb returned to the route during the 2012 edition, about 80km from the finish and before the less brutal and better known [[Madonna del Ghisallo]] climb.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/muro-di-sormano-returns-to-tour-of-lombardy-route|title=Muro di Sormano returns to Tour of Lombardy route|work=Cycling News|publisher=Future Publishing Limited|date=31 July 2012|accessdate=23 September 2012}}</ref>French rider [[Romain Bardet]] ([[Ag2r-Mondiale]]) was the leader at the summit, although the eventual winner was the Spaniard [[Joaquim Rodriguez]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Muro di Sormano | |
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| File:Muro di sormano.jpg Muro di Sormano | |
| Location | Lombardia |
| Start | Sormano |
| Gain in altitude | 1105 |
| Length of climb | 2000 |
| Elevation | 304 |
| Average gradient | 15,2 % |
| Maximum gradient | 24 % |
The Muro di Sormano (Template:Lang-en) is a hill located in Sormano, Italy. This climb is famous for being part of the route of Giro di Lombardia professional cycling race.
Giro di Lombardia
The Muro di Sormano has been part of the route of the Giro di Lombardia between 1960 and 1962. The Muro was excluded from the route due to the steep slopes which caused riders to fall off their bikes and/or be pushed up the climb by fans. The climb has a length of 2,000 m (6,600 ft) with an average grade of 15.3% and some sections of almost 27%.
The climb returned to the route during the 2012 edition, about 80km from the finish and before the less brutal and better known Madonna del Ghisallo climb.[1]French rider Romain Bardet (Ag2r-Mondiale) was the leader at the summit, although the eventual winner was the Spaniard Joaquim Rodriguez.
References
- ^ "Muro di Sormano returns to Tour of Lombardy route". Cycling News. Future Publishing Limited. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 23 September 2012.