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1909 Giro d'Italia
| Race details |
| Dates |
May 13–May 30 |
| Stages |
8 |
| Distance |
2,448 km (1,521 mi) |
| Winning time |
89h 48' 14" (27.26 km/h/16.94 mph) |
| Palmares |
| Winner |
Luigi Ganna |
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| Second |
Carlo Galetti |
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| Third |
Giovanni Rossignoli |
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| Team |
Atala |
The 1909 Giro d'Italia of cycling was the first Giro d'Italia and was held from May 13 to May 30, 1909, consisting of 8 stages. It was won by Luigi Ganna.
There were 115 participants, all Italians with the exception of four French cyclists. Only 49 arrived at the final goal.
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