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, passing through the area struck by an

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in May 2012. 19 teams and 152 riders participated to the race. The

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winner

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did not take part in the race, with

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winner

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leading team Liquigas–Cannondale instead. Other notable riders who participated were the winner of the

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, the sprinter

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, the 2012 Italian Road Race Champion

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and the 2004 Liège–Bastogne–Liège winner

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. The race was dominated by

( Liquigas–Cannondale), who took the leader's jersey on the third stage (won by

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), won the fourth stage and the General classification(Italian) Pastonesi, Marco
"Nibali, il Padania è in tasca"
''La Gazzetta dello Sport'', 7 September 2012. Retrieved on 24 September 2012. as well as the Points and King of the Mountains classifications.

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won the Young Rider classification, and

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finished first in the Team classification."2012 Giro di Padania - Results"
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Race Overview

Final standings

General Classification

Points Classification

King of the Mountains Classification

Young Rider Classification

References

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