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stage race in British English (steɪdʒ reɪs) noun sport a cycling race consisting of several separate races over successive days Examples of 'stage race' in a sentencestage race Yet another of cycling's big stage races looks to be grinding to a finish with its authenticity undermined by the growing force of a doping scandal.In fact, he was also an accomplished stage-race rider.For many riders, it's the most prestigious stage race on the calendar.Colorado used to host a bicycle stage race in the 1970s and 80s.Four years later he returned to finish third overall in the gruelling three-week stage race.Last season he failed to finish a stage race and this season has started in similar vein.It's the first time the three major stage races have been won by three different riders of the same nationality in the same year.There's just such an atmosphere at the one-day races that you don't get at the stage races. |