Vuelta Chihuahua Internacional (Vuelta a Chihuahua) was a
stage race held annually in October in the Mexican state of
Chihuahua. The Vuelta a Chihuahua was first contested in 2005, as part of the
UCI America Tour
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schedule, and was run over seven stages (days). The Chihuahua's diverse geography, including mountains, forests, and farmland, contributed to the challenge of the race.
In 2009, the UCI upgraded the Vuelta a Chihuahua from a
2.2 to a
2.1
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event. In 2010, the Vuelta a Chihuahua was dropped from the UCI America Tour, but was still ran that year, and 2011, as a standalone event. The Vuelta a Chihuahua ceased after the 2011 event.
Winners
External links
Official websiteCycling News: Vuelta Chihuahua Internacional (2009 results)
UCI America Tour races
Cycle races in Mexico
Recurring sporting events established in 2006
2006 establishments in Mexico
Autumn events in Mexico
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