While the country's cycling scene is suffering from several doping cases, the Tour of Austria has been able to find sponsors and maintain its existence. Organisers presented this year's route on Thursday evening in Vienna.
The 61st edition of the event will be taking place from July 5-12 and include eight stages, totaling 1,208.9 kilometres. The challenging route will take the peloton over tough climbs as of the second day of racing with the Kitzbüheler Horn on the schedule, followed by the queen stage on July 7 that includes five categorised climbs.
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