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Trofeo Laigueglia 2023 (March 1)

The 60th edition of the now-traditional start of the Italian season. Last year's edition was excellent and the field is strong once more, can the race deliver again? You'll need a VPN or dig up a stream to find out if you're not in Italy, as it's once again only on RAI.

Startlist

Profile
Laigueglia2023_alt.jpg


Map
Laigueglia2023_plan_generale.jpg


The run-in
Some uncategorised climbing early on to Arnasco and Onzo, then the categorised ascents of Cima Paravenna and Testico. These two climbs share the same descent, last year there was a decisive split the second time it was taken on.

Arnasco: click the link

Cima Paravenna:
Laigueglia2023_Paravenna.jpg


Testico:
Laigueglia2023_Testico.jpg

The circuit
Effectively four laps (they join it like 100 metres after the finish line), featuring the nasty Colla Micheri followed by another tricky descent and the easy Capo Mele, from the side descended in Sanremo.
Laigueglia2023_CircFinale.jpg


Colla Micheri:
colla-michieri.png


Capo Mele:
capo-mele-andora.png
 

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