The 2023 Tour de l'Ain was a men's

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that took place between 31 July and 2 August 2023 in the French

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. The race was rated as a category

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event on the

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calendar, and was the 35th edition of the

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Teams

Seven of the eighteen

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Route

Stages

Stage 1

;31 July 2023 – Loyettes to La Plaine Tonique,

Stage 2

;1 August 2023 –

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Stage 3

;2 August 2023 –

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to Lélex Monts-Jura,

Classification leadership

Final classification standings

General classification

Points classification

Mountains classification

Young rider classification

Team classification

References

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