2012 UCI Road World Championships | ||||||||||
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Race details | ||||||||||
Dates | 19 September 2012 | |||||||||
Stages | 1 | |||||||||
Distance | 46.2 km (28.71 mi) | |||||||||
Winning time | 58' 38.76" | |||||||||
Medalists | ||||||||||
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Events at the 2012 UCI Road World Championships | ||
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Participating nations | ||
Elite events | ||
Elite road race | men | women |
Elite time trial | men | women |
Elite team time trial | men | women |
Under-23 events | ||
Under-23 road race | men | |
Under-23 time trial | men | |
Junior events | ||
Junior road race | men | women |
Junior time trial | men | women |
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