The 2001 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 53rd edition of the cycle race and was held from 10 June to 17 June 2001. The race started in
Morzine
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and finished in
Chambéry
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. The race was won by
Christophe Moreau
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of the
Festina
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History
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Teams
Thirteen teams, containing a total of 104 riders, participated in the race:
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Mercury–Viatel
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Route
General classification
References
Further reading
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External links
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2001
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