2015 Trofeo Laigueglia
| 2015 UCI Europe Tour | |||||||||||||
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Davide Cimolai, winner of the 2015 Trofeo Laigueglia | |||||||||||||
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| Dates | 19 February 2015 | ||||||||||||
| Stages | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Distance | 191.8 km (119.2 mi) | ||||||||||||
| Winning time | 4h 53' 47" | ||||||||||||
| Results | |||||||||||||
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The 2015 Trofeo Laigueglia was the 52nd edition of the Trofeo Laigueglia road cycling race. For the first time, the race was ranked as a 1.HC race by the UCI. It was part of the 2015 UCI Europe Tour and was held on 19 February 2015.
The 2014 champion was José Serpa (Lampre–Merida), but he was not selected to defend his title. Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team) had intended to start the race, but a stomach illness caused his withdrawal. Favourites for victory in the race included Moreno Moser and Dan Martin (both Cannondale–Garmin), Oscar Gatto (Androni Giocattoli), Damiano Cunego (Nippo–Vini Fantini) and Fabio Felline (Italy).
The race was hilly throughout, with two difficult climbs in the final 10 kilometres (6 miles), including the difficult climb of Colla Micheri.
The race was won by Davide Cimolai (Lampre–Merida), from a 24-man sprint. This was the third year in a row that a Lampre cyclist had won the race, following Serpa in 2014 and Filippo Pozzato in 2013. It was Cimolai's first ever professional victory.