2012 Bayern Rundfahrt


The 2012 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 33rd edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt, an annual cycling road [bicycle racing|road race]. Departing from Traunstein on 22 May, it concluded in Bamberg on 27 May. The 801.9 km long stage race was part of the 2012 UCI Europe Tour, and was rated as a 2.HC event. Michael [Rogers (cyclist)|Michael Rogers] of Team Sky was the eventual winner.

Teams

19 teams were invited to participate in the tour: 9 UCI ProTeams, 5 List of [UCI Professional Continental and Continental teams#UCI Professional Continental Teams|UCI Professional Continental Teams] and 5 UCI Continental Teams.

Stages

Stage 1

23 May 2012 – Traunstein to Penzberg, '
RiderTeamTime
1Alessandro Petacchi.png" />Alessandro Petacchi|ITAUCI team code|LAM|2012nowrap|5h 29' 01"

Stage 2

24 May 2012 – Penzberg to Kempten, '
RiderTeamTime
1Michael Rogers|AUSUCI team code|SKY|2012nowrap|4h 43' 48"

Stage 3

25 May 2012 – Kempten to Treuchtlingen, '
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1Alessandro Petacchi.png" />Alessandro Petacchi|ITAUCI team code|LAM|2012nowrap|4h 54' 24"

Stage 4

26 May 2012 – individual time trial in Feuchtwangen, '
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1Michael Rogers|AUSUCI team code|SKY|2012nowrap|31' 15"

Stage 5

27 May 2012 – Feuchtwangen to Bamberg, '
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1Alessandro Petacchi.png" />Alessandro Petacchi|ITAUCI team code|LAM|2012nowrap|3hr 48' 06"