The 1998 Tirreno–Adriatico was the 33rd 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 11 March to 18 March 1998. The race started in

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and finished in

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. The race was won by

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of the

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team.

General classification

References

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