The 2022 O Gran Camiño ''(English: The Great Way)'' was a

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that took place from 24 to 27 February 2022 in the

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of Galicia in northwestern Spain. The race was rated as a category 2.1 event on the

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calendar, and was the inaugural edition of

O Gran Camiño O Gran Camiño ''(English: The Great Way)'', also known as Gran Camiño and the International Galician Tour, is a road cycling stage race held in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. The race is rated as a category 2.1 eve ...

Teams

Four of the 18

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s, eight UCI ProTeams, and five

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teams made up the 17 teams that participated in the race. All but three teams entered a full squad of seven riders; , , and each entered six riders. With one late non-starter, was reduced to six riders. In total, 115 riders started the race, of which 109 finished. UCI WorldTeams * * * * UCI ProTeams * * * * * * * * UCI Continental Teams * * Efapel Cycling * * *

Route

Stages

Stage 1

;24 February 2022 —

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Stage 2

;25 February 2022 — Bertamiráns to Mirador de Ézaro,

Stage 3

;26 February 2022 — Maceda to Luintra,

Stage 4

;27 February 2022 —

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to Sarria, (

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)

Classification leadership table

* On stage 2, Giovanni Lonardi, who was second in the points classification, wore the violet jersey, because first-placed

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wore the yellow jersey as the leader of the general classification. * On stage 2, Erik Fetter, who was second in the young rider classification, wore the white jersey, because first-placed

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wore the blue jersey as the leader of the mountains classification.

Final classification standings

General classification

Points classification

Mountains classification

Young rider classification

Team classification

References

Sources

External links

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