The Prova Ciclística 9 de Julho (Portuguese for ''July 9 Cycling Race'') is a single day

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event held in

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. It was created in 1933 by journalist Cásper Líbero. He worked at the Gazeta Esportiva sports newspaper and created the race to honor the

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that occurred in the state of

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on that date the previous year. The race currently exists as both a men's and women's competition. The men's competition is part of the

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. The women's competition has been held since 1990.

Race Circuits

Past winners

References

Gazeta Esportiva Timeline (portuguese)

2007 Results (men)

2007 Winners

2006 Results

2002 Results

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