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cycling: Rio 2016: start and finish of the Copacabana road race

20 January 2015 by Andrew Waldera

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Cycling: At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Copacabana will mark the start and finish of the road race. Flamengo Park was originally planned as the center of the race.

The route will pass through some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city. Among other things, Ipanema, Sao Conrado, Barra da Tijuca, Grumari and Vista Chinesa are passed. The Grumari Circuit is also integrated into the route, which awaits the drivers with a steep climb and a 2-kilometer section with cobblestones. The overall race distance is 256,4 kilometers for men and 130,3 kilometers for women. The races will be held on August 6 (men) and August 7 (women).



 



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More than Andrew Waldera

Andreas Waldera has been working as an online editor and test driver for many years. With his roots anchored in BMX and downhill, biking can't be rough enough for him. Born in the Lower Rhine region, he moved to the beautiful Eifel region to pursue his passion for cycling.

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