| 1997 Tirreno–Adriatico | |
| Date: | 12–19 March 1997 |
| Stages: | 7 + Prologue |
| Distance: | 1032[1] |
| Unit: | km |
| Time: | 28h 20' 26" |
| First: | Roberto Petito |
| First Nat: | ITA |
| First Color: | yellowred |
| Second: | Gianluca Pianegonda |
| Second Nat: | ITA |
| Third: | Beat Zberg |
| Third Nat: | SUI |
| Previous: | 1996 |
| Next: | 1998 |
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.[2] The race was won by Roberto Petito of the Saeco team.
| Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type | scope=col | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 March | Sorrento | 4km (02miles) | Individual time trial | |||
| 1 | 13 March | Sorrento to Venafro | 180km (110miles) | ||||
| 2 | 14 March | Venafro to Pescasseroli | 131km (81miles) | ||||
| 3 | 15 March | Pescasseroli to Narni | 213km (132miles) | ||||
| 4 | 16 March | Circuito delle Marmore (Terni) | 117km (73miles) | ||||
| 5 | 17 March | Ferentillo to Corinaldo | 187km (116miles) | ||||
| 6 | 18 March | Monte Urano to Montegranaro | 168km (104miles) | ||||
| 7 | 19 March | Grottammare to San Benedetto del Tronto | 159km (99miles) | ||||
Final general classification[4]
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