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2009 Volta de Ciclismo Internacional do Estado de São Paulo
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The 2009 Volta de Ciclismo Internacional do Estado de São Paulo (Portuguese for International Cycling Tour of the State of São Paulo) is the 6th edition of a multi-day road cycling stage race held in the state of São Paulo. This edition features 9 stages over 1289 km, disputed from August 22 to 30, 2009. The race is a 2.2 event in the 2008–2009 UCI America Tour. In this edition, the race has been nicknamed Tour of Brazil.
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Classification and bonuses
In this edition of the race, time bonuses of 10, 6 and 4 seconds are awarded to the top 3 riders in each stage. Time bonuses of 3, 2 and 1 seconds are awarded to the first 3 riders at each intermediary sprint point. For the points classification, the top 5 riders in each stage are awarded 10, 7, 5, 3 and 2 points, respectively. The first 3 riders at each intermediary sprint receive 5, 3 and 2 points. Climbs are classified among 4 categories. The first 3 riders at each summit are awarded points in the mountains classification according to the category:
- Category 2: 9, 7, 6 pts
- Category 3: 7, 5, 4 pts
- Category 4: 5, 3, 2 pts
The team classification accounts the times of the first 3 riders of each team in each stage.
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Stages and Results
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Stage 1: São Paulo
Held Saturday, August 22, 2009, on the Ponte Estaiada, in São Paulo. This prologue stage was a team time trial, for a total distance of 6.0 km. The stage was won by team Scott–Marcondes Cesar–São José dos Campos with a time of 7'44.831". Teams Padaria Real-Sorocaba and FAPI-Pindamonhangaba took second and third place, with times of 7'56.404" and 7'58.427", respectively. Curiously, bicycles aren't allowed in the Ponte Estaiada
Stage 2: São Paulo to São José dos Campos
Held Sunday, August 23, 2009. This stage was 91.1 km long. A field of 122 riders finished with the same time of the stage winner, Hector Figueiras.
Stage 3: São José dos Campos to Atibaia
Held Monday, August 24, 2009. This stage was 103.0 km long.
Stage 4: Atibaia to São Carlos
Held Tuesday, August 25, 2009. This stage was 239 km long.
Stage 5: São Carlos to Ribeirão Preto
Held Wednesday, August 26, 2009. This stage was 95.8 km long.
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References
* Stage 1 Results
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