2012 Strade Bianche
Cycling race
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The 2012 Strade Bianche took place on 3 March 2012. It was the 6th edition of the international classic Strade Bianche. The previous edition was won by Philippe Gilbert, who rode for Omega Pharma–Lotto.
Dates3 March
Stages1
Distance190 km (120 mi)
Winning time4h 44' 59"
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| Dates | 3 March | ||||||||||||
| Stages | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Distance | 190 km (120 mi) | ||||||||||||
| Winning time | 4h 44' 59" | ||||||||||||
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The 2012 race took place in fine weather and was convincingly won by Fabian Cancellara, riding for RadioShack–Nissan. Cancellara is the first rider to have won the race twice, having previously won in 2008 (when riding for Team CSC).
Results
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fabian Cancellara (SUI) |
RadioShack–Nissan | 4h 44' 59" |
| 2 |  Maxim Iglinskiy (KAZ) |
Astana | + 42" |
| 3 |  Oscar Gatto (ITA) |
Farnese Vini–Selle Italia | + 42" |
| 4 | Alessandro Ballan (ITA) |
BMC Racing Team | + 46" |
| 5 |  Greg van Avermaet (BEL) |
BMC Racing Team | + 48" |
| 6 |  Roman Kreuziger (CZE) |
Astana | + 1' 03" |
| 7 | Francesco Reda (ITA) |
Acqua & Sapone | + 1' 45" |
| 8 | Francesco Ginanni (ITA) |
Acqua & Sapone | + 1' 47" |
| 9 | Elia Favilli (ITA) |
Farnese Vini–Selle Italia | + 1' 47" |
| 10 | Johan Vansummeren (BEL) |
Garmin–Barracuda | + 1' 57" |
