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The '''Giro d'Italia''' is a famous [[cycling]] race around [[Italy]], nowadays consisting of approximately 20 stages over a similar number of days. The race, first held in 1909, is usually run over a distance of around 3500 kilometres. Although the majority of the race takes place in Italy, some stages usually take place in other countries as well. Along with the [[Tour de France]] and the [[Vuelta a España]], the Giro d'Italia is one of cycling's [[Grand Tour]]s, the three most significant stage races in the world. In 2014 the Giro d'Italia started in [[San Lorenzo Al Mare]]. Winner was Colombian cyclist [[Nairo Quintana]].

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