Gianni Motta
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Gianni Motta is an Italian
former bicycle racer who won the 1966 Giro d'Italia
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Gianni Motta was born at Cassano d'Adda
(Lombardy
). His main victories include the Giro d'Italia
(1966), a Giro di Lombardia (1964), a Tour de Suisse
(1967) and two Tour de Romandie
(1966, 1971).
Like many before him, he turned to manufacture and sales of bicycles after his racing career.
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
Italy
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former bicycle racer who won the 1966 Giro d'Italia
Giro d'Italia
The Giro d'Italia , also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance road bicycle racing stage race for professional cyclists held over three weeks in May/early June in and around Italy. The Giro is one of the three Grand Tours , and is part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
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Gianni Motta was born at Cassano d'Adda
Cassano d'Adda
Cassano d'Adda is a town and comune in the province of Milan, Lombardy, Italy, located on the right side of the Adda River. It is on the border of the province of Milan and the province of Bergamo.-History:...
(Lombardy
Lombardy
Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's GDP is produced in this region, making it the most populous and richest region in the country and one of the richest in the whole of Europe...
). His main victories include the Giro d'Italia
Giro d'Italia
The Giro d'Italia , also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance road bicycle racing stage race for professional cyclists held over three weeks in May/early June in and around Italy. The Giro is one of the three Grand Tours , and is part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
(1966), a Giro di Lombardia (1964), a Tour de Suisse
Tour de Suisse
The Tour de Suisse is a UCI World Tour stage race held annually in June. The race debuted in 1933 and has evolved in timing, duration and sponsorship. With the Critérium du Dauphiné, it is a proving ground for the Tour de France, and part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
(1967) and two Tour de Romandie
Tour de Romandie
The Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
(1966, 1971).
Like many before him, he turned to manufacture and sales of bicycles after his racing career.
Major achievements
1964- Giro di Lombardia
- 1 stage in the Giro d'Italia1964 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1964 Giro d'Italia of cycling, 47th edition of the Corsa Rosa, was held from 16 May to 7 June 1964. It consisted of 22 stages and was won by Jacques Anquetil.- Final placings:- Maglia rosa holders:...
- 1 stage in the Tour de RomandieTour de RomandieThe Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
- Coppa BernocchiCoppa BernocchiThe Coppa Bernocchi is an European bicycle race held in Legnano, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour....
- Trofeo BaracchiTrofeo BaracchiThe Trofeo Baracchi was a major Italian cycling race that ran for 50 years. It was created by Mino Baracchi, in memory of his father Angelo who was a great cycle racing fan. Originally an amateur individual time trial, from 1944 it was open to professionals and became a major event on the...
1965
- Tre Valli VaresineTre Valli VaresineThe Tre Valli Varesine is a semi classic European bicycle race held in Varese, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour....
- 1 stage in the Grand Prix du Midi LibreGrand Prix du Midi LibreThe Grand Prix du Midi Libre was a multiple-stage cycling course in the south of France. The race, named after the newspaper that organized it, was first organized in 1949 and was an important preparation courses for the Tour de France...
1966
- Giro d'Italia
overall classification
Maglia ciclamino- 2 stage victories
- Tour de Romandie (with 1 stage victory)
- Giro di Romagna
- Tre Valli Varesine
- 1 stage in the Paris–Luxembourg
1967
- Tour de SuisseTour de SuisseThe Tour de Suisse is a UCI World Tour stage race held annually in June. The race debuted in 1933 and has evolved in timing, duration and sponsorship. With the Critérium du Dauphiné, it is a proving ground for the Tour de France, and part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
(with 2 stage victories) - Milano–Torino
- 1 stage in the Tour de Romandie
- Tre Valli Varesine
1968
- Giro dell'AppenninoGiro dell'AppenninoThe Giro dell'Appennino is a semi classic European bicycle race held in the Apennine Mountains, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour....
- Giro dell'EmiliaGiro dell'EmiliaThe Giro dell'Emilia is a late season road bicycle race held annually in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour. It is considered one of the most important classic bicycle races in Italy....
- 1 stage in the Tour de Romandie
1969
- Giro dell'Emilia
1970
- Giro dell'Appenino
- Tre Valli Varesine
- Giro dell'Umbria
1971
- Tour de Romandie (with 2 stage victories)
- Giro dell'Emilia
- 1 stage in the Tirreno–Adriatico
1972
- 1 stage in the Giro d'Italia1972 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1972 Giro d'Italia of cycling, the 55th running of the race, was held from 21 May to 11 June 1972, consisting of 20 stages. It was won by Eddy Merckx.-Final classment:-Maglia rosa holders:-Other jerseys:...
1973
- 1 stage in the Giro d'Italia1973 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1973 Giro d'Italia was held from 18 May to 9 June 1973, starting from Verviers in Belgium. It was won by Eddy Merckx.This 56th edition covered 3,801 km at an average speed of 35.553 km/h, for a total of 20 stages.- General classification :...
1974
- 1 stage in the Giro di PugliaGiro di PugliaThe Giro di Puglia was a road bicycle racing stage race. It consisted of three or four stages. It was first held in 1972, but last took place in 1998....