| 2023 European Road Championships | ||||||||||
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| Dates | 23 September 2023 | |||||||||
| Stages | 1 | |||||||||
| Distance | 129.6 km (80.53 mi) | |||||||||
| Winning time | 3:04.12 | |||||||||
| Medalists | ||||||||||
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