Graziano Battistini
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Graziano Battistini was an Italian
professional road bicycle racer. In 1960, Battistini won two stages in the Tour de France
, and finished in second place in the general classification.
1960
1962
1963
1965
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
professional road bicycle racer. In 1960, Battistini won two stages in the Tour de France
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
, and finished in second place in the general classification.
Palmarès
1959- Giro d'Italia1959 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1959 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 16 May to 7 June 1959, consisting of 22 stages. This 42nd edition was won by Charly Gaul.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:...
:- 7th place overall classification
1960
- Coppa SabatiniCoppa SabatiniThe Coppa Sabatini is a late season road bicycle race held annually in Province of Pisa, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.-Winners:...
- GP Saice
- Tour de France1960 Tour de FranceThe 1960 Tour de France was the 47th Tour de France, taking place between 26 June and 17 July 1960. The race featured 128 riders, of which 81 finished...
:- Winner stages 7 and 16
- 2nd place overall classification
1962
- Giro d'Italia1962 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1962 Giro d'Italia of cycling, 45th edition of the Corsa Rosa, was held from 19 May to 9 June 1962. It consisted of 21 stages and was won by Franco Balmamion. The 1962 Giro d'Italia did not have any time trials, and was designed to visit many tourist attractions.-Final classification:-Leaders...
:- Winner stage 2
- Leading general classification for four days
- 8th place overall classification
1963
- Giro d'Italia1963 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1963 Giro d'Italia of cycling, 46th edition of the Corsa Rosa, was held from 19 May to 9 June 1963. It consisted of 21 stages and was won by Franco Balmamion.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:...
:- 9th place overall classification
1965
- Giro d'Italia1965 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1965 Giro d'Italia of cycling, 48th edition of the Corsa Rosa, was held from 15 May to 6 June 1965. It consisted of 22 stages and was won by Vittorio Adorni.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:...
:- Winner stage 20