The Six Days of Groningen was a short-lived six-day track cycling race held annually in

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. It was contested in the Martinihal Groningen from 1970 to 1972. After 2 successful editions, the public interest for the 1972 Six Days became so poor that the financial balance was negative. In 1979, the race was organized again as part of an event ''Topsport' 79'' (which also included basketball and athletics), but once more the public interest was minimal. It turned out to be the final edition.

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Cycle races in the Netherlands Six-day races Recurring sporting events established in 1970 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1979 1970 establishments in the Netherlands 1979 disestablishments in the Netherlands Defunct cycling races in the Netherlands

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