The 1997 Tirreno–Adriatico was the 32nd edition of the Tirreno–Adriatico cycle race and was held from 12 March to 19 March 1997. The race started in Sorrento and finished in San Benedetto del Tronto. The race was won by Roberto Petito of the Saeco team.
Route +Stage characteristics and winners Stage Date Course Distance Type Winner P 12 March Sorrento Individual time trial 1 13 March Sorrento to Venafro 2 14 March Venafro to Pescasseroli 3 15 March Pescasseroli to Narni 4 16 March Circuito delle Marmore (Terni) 5 17 March Ferentillo to Corinaldo 6 18 March Monte Urano to Montegranaro 7 19 March Grottammare to San Benedetto del Tronto
General classification
Final general classification Rank Rider Team Time 1 2 + 9" 3 + 15" 4 + 26" 5 + 27" 6 + 51" 7 + 1' 28" 8 + 2' 47" 9 + 3' 03" 10 + 3' 06"
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