The 1997 Tirreno–Adriatico was the 32nd edition of the

Tirreno–Adriatico Tirreno–Adriatico, nicknamed the "Race of the Two Seas", is an elite road cycling stage race in Italy, run between the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts. Traditionally held in the early part of the season, it is considered to be an important prep ...

cycle race and was held from 12 March to 19 March 1997. The race started in

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and finished in

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. The race was won by

Roberto Petito Roberto Petito (born 1 February 1971) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer. Petito was born in Civitavecchia. His most important win came in 1997, when he won the Tirreno–Adriatico. He has also finished in the top five in cl ...

of the

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team.

General classification

References

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