Nice–Alassio was a professional one-day
road
A road is a linear way for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians. Unlike streets, the main function of roads is transportation.
There are many types of ...
cycling race
Cycle sport is competitive physical activity using bicycles. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway. Non-racing cycling ...
that was held from 1979 until 1997. It was known as Monte Carlo–Alassio from 1993 to 1996 and the Alassio Cup in 1997.
The race was held in February as a preparation race for
Milan–San Remo
Milan–San Remo (in Italian ''Milano-Sanremo''), also called "''The Spring classic''" or "''La Classicissima''", is an annual road cycling race between Milan and Sanremo, in Northwest Italy. With a distance of 298 km (~185.2 miles) it is ...
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Cycle races in Italy
Cycle races in France
Recurring sporting events established in 1979
Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1997
1979 establishments in France
1997 disestablishments in France
1979 establishments in Italy
1997 disestablishments in Italy
Defunct cycling races in France
Defunct cycling races in Italy
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