The 1948 Challenge Desgrange-Colombo was the first edition of the Challenge Desgrange-Colombo. It included nine races - seven one-day races and two stage races - all in Belgium, France or Italy.
Races DateRaceCountryWinnerTeamReport19 MarchMilan–San Remo BianchiReport4 AprilParis–Roubaix Mercier–HutchinsonReport11 AprilParis–Brussels/ Garin-WolberReport18 AprilTour of Flanders Alcyon–DunlopReport21 AprilLa Flèche Wallonne MétropoleReport25 AprilParis–Tours Report15 May – 6 JuneGiro d'Italia Wilier TriestinaReport30 June – 25 JulyTour de France ItalyReport24 OctoberGiro di Lombardia BianchiReport
Final standings
Riders Cyclist Team Points1 Alcyon–Dunlop 1422 Métropole 1183 Legnano 964 Wilier Triestina 845 656 647 638 639 6210 Bianchi 60
Nations NationPoints1768.52711.53548.5
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