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1998 Tirreno–Adriatico
The 1998 Tirreno–Adriatico was the 33rd edition of the Tirreno–Adriatico cycle race and was held from 11 March to 18 March 1998. The race started in Sorrento and finished in San Benedetto del Tronto. The race was won by Rolf Järmann of the Casino team.
| Race details | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–18 March 1998 | |||||||||
| 8 | |||||||||
| 1,441 km (895 mi) | |||||||||
| 38h 27' 30" | |||||||||
| Winner | |||||||||
| Rolf Järmann (SUI) | |||||||||
| (Casino–Ag2r) | |||||||||
| Second | |||||||||
| Franco Ballerini (ITA) | |||||||||
| (Mapei–Bricobi) | |||||||||
| Third | |||||||||
| Jens Heppner (GER) | |||||||||
| (Team Telekom) | Winner | Rolf Järmann (SUI) | (Casino–Ag2r) | Second | Franco Ballerini (ITA) | (Mapei–Bricobi) | Third | Jens Heppner (GER) | (Team Telekom) |
| Winner | Rolf Järmann (SUI) | (Casino–Ag2r) | |||||||
| Second | Franco Ballerini (ITA) | (Mapei–Bricobi) | |||||||
| Third | Jens Heppner (GER) | (Team Telekom) |
The 1998 Tirreno–Adriatico was the 33rd edition of the Tirreno–Adriatico cycle race and was held from 11 March to 18 March 1998. The race started in Sorrento and finished in San Benedetto del Tronto. The race was won by Rolf Järmann of the Casino team.
Twenty-three teams participated in the race:
| Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 March | Sorrento to Sorrento | 133 km (83 mi) | Gabriele Balducci (ITA) | ||
| 12 March | Sorrento to Baia Domizia | 164 km (102 mi) | Erik Zabel (GER) | ||
| 13 March | Sessa Aurunca to Venafro | 167 km (104 mi) | Ján Svorada (CZE) | ||
| 14 March | Venafro to Tivoli | 208 km (129 mi) | Gabriele Colombo (ITA) | ||
| 15 March | Tivoli to Torricella Sicura | 215 km (134 mi) | Rolf Sørensen (DEN) | ||
| 16 March | Teramo to Frontone | 224 km (139 mi) | Giovanni Lombardi (ITA) | ||
| 17 March | Civitanova Marche to Civitanova Marche | 164 km (102 mi) | Erik Zabel (GER) | ||
| 17 March | Grottammare to San Benedetto del Tronto | 162 km (101 mi) | Erik Zabel (GER) |
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolf Järmann (SUI) | Casino–Ag2r | 38h 27' 30" |
| 2 | Franco Ballerini (ITA) | Mapei–Bricobi | + 4" |
| 3 | Jens Heppner (GER) | Team Telekom | + 1' 15" |
| 4 | Rolf Sørensen (DEN) | Rabobank | + 13' 15" |
| 5 | Zbigniew Spruch (POL) | Mapei–Bricobi | + 13' 20" |
| 6 | Germano Pierdomenico (ITA) | Cantina Tollo–Alexia Alluminio | + 13' 22" |
| 7 | Nicola Loda (ITA) | Ballan | + 13' 23" |
| 8 | Claudio Chiappucci (ITA) | Ros Mary–Amica Chips | + 13' 25" |
| 9 | Roberto Pistore (ITA) | Riso Scotti–MG Maglificio | + 13' 27" |
| 10 | Servais Knaven (NED) | TVM–Farm Frites | + 13' 27" |
- "Stage 1, Sorrento - Sorrento, 133 kms". Cycling News.
- "Stage 2, Sorrento-Baia Domizia, 164 kms". Cycling News.
- "Stage 3, Sessa Aurunca - Venafro, 167 kms". Cycling News.
- "Stage 4, Venafro - Tivoli, 208 kms". Cycling News.
- "Stage 5, Tivoli - Torricella Sicura, 215 kms". Cycling News.
- "Stage 6, Teramo - Frontone, 224 kms". Cycling News.
- "Stage 7, Civitanova Marche - Civitanova Marche, 164 kms". Cycling News.
- "Stage 8, San Benedetto del Tronto-San Benedetto del Tronto, 166 kms". Cycling News.
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