Luigi Giacobbe
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Luigi Giacobbe was an Italian professional cyclist, who raced from 1926 to 1937.
He was born in Bosco Marengo
, Piedmont
. He won the Tre Valli Varesine
in 1931 and a stage in the 1931 Giro d'Italia
. At the Giro, he was second overall in 1930
and 1931. He took part to three Tour de France
in 1931, 1933 and 1935.
Giacobbe died at Novi Ligure
in 1995.
He was born in Bosco Marengo
Bosco Marengo
Bosco Marengo is a town and comune in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 km southeast of Turin and about 12 km southeast of Alessandria....
, Piedmont
Piedmont
Piedmont is one of the 20 regions of Italy. It has an area of 25,402 square kilometres and a population of about 4.4 million. The capital of Piedmont is Turin. The main local language is Piedmontese. Occitan is also spoken by a minority in the Occitan Valleys situated in the Provinces of...
. He won the Tre Valli Varesine
Tre Valli Varesine
The 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....
in 1931 and a stage in the 1931 Giro d'Italia
1931 Giro d'Italia
The 1931 Giro d'Italia was held from 10 May to 31 May 1931. It was won by the Italian Francesco Camusso. This 20th edition covered 3,012 km, at an average speed of 29.33 km/h, for a total of 12 stages....
. At the Giro, he was second overall in 1930
1930 Giro d'Italia
The 1930 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 17 May to 8 June 1930. It consisted of 15 stages for a total of 3,907 km, ridden at an average speed of 27.04 km/h. It was won by Luigi Marchisio....
and 1931. He took part to three 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...
in 1931, 1933 and 1935.
Giacobbe died at Novi Ligure
Novi Ligure
Novi Ligure is a town and comune north of Genoa, in the Piedmont region of the province of Alessandria of northwest Italy.The town produces food, iron, steel, and textiles. It is an important junction for both road and railroad....
in 1995.