Mattia Gavazzi
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Mattia Gavazzi is an Italian
road cyclist
, currently a member of the Italian cycling team , but as of April 2009 suspended by the International Cycling Union following a positive doping control for cocaine. He is a specialist sprinter
.
, was also a professional rider.
He won a stage at the 2004 Baby Giro, the version of the Giro D'Italia
for young amateur
riders. He turned professional in 2006 for the LPR
team, but joined the team Amore e Vita midway through the season. Following several good performances, he was signed by Kio Ene for the following year. He secured six victories with them in 2007, including three at the Tour of Normandy, showing his talent as a sprinter.
In 2008 he remained with the same team, who became known as Preti Mangimi
. In February he achieved a second place in a stage of the Tour de la Province de Grosseto, behind Danilo Napolitano
and in front of Filippo Pozzato
. The following month he was again second at the Semaine Internationale Coppi et Bartali, beaten by Francesco Chicchi
. In April, he won a stage of the Semaine cycliste lombarde, and in May the Tour of Tuscany, beating Chicchi.
2009 saw him sign for Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli with immediate success. He won a stage at the Tour de San Luis
and dominated at the Tour de Langkawi, winning four stages and the Points Classification
.
In 2010 he switched to Colnago-CSF Inox and scored his first victory of the year at a Settimana Ciclistica Lombarda
stage in early April. However, a urine sample taken two days previously tested positive for the presence of cocaine
, and this triggered a suspension by the sport's governing body. He had previously tested positive for cocaine, and received a 14 month suspension, as an amateur in 2004.
2007
2008
2009
2010
Italy
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road cyclist
Road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
, currently a member of the Italian cycling team , but as of April 2009 suspended by the International Cycling Union following a positive doping control for cocaine. He is a specialist sprinter
Cycling sprinter
A cycling sprinter is a road bicycle racer or track racer who can finish a race very explosively by accelerating quickly to a high speed, often using the slipstream of another cyclist or group of cyclists tactically to conserve energy.-The road sprinter:...
.
Biography
Mattia Gavazzi's father, Pierino GavazziPierino Gavazzi
Pierino Gavazzi is an Italian former road bicycle racer.-External links:*...
, was also a professional rider.
He won a stage at the 2004 Baby Giro, the version of 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...
for young amateur
Amateur
An amateur is generally considered a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science, without pay and often without formal training....
riders. He turned professional in 2006 for the LPR
Team L.P.R.
LPR Brakes was a UCI Professional Continental cycling team, registered in Ireland. The team participated in UCI Continental Circuits races and, when selected as a wildcard, UCI ProTour events. The 2007 squad merged with Team 3C Casalinghi Jet Androni Giocattoli. The team was managed by Davide...
team, but joined the team Amore e Vita midway through the season. Following several good performances, he was signed by Kio Ene for the following year. He secured six victories with them in 2007, including three at the Tour of Normandy, showing his talent as a sprinter.
In 2008 he remained with the same team, who became known as Preti Mangimi
Preti Mangimi
Preti Mangimi was a professional continental road bicycle racing team based in Italy, which participated in UCI Europe Tour and when selected as a wildcard to UCI ProTour events. The team was managed by former World Road Race champion Marino Basso. Alberto Elli and Leonardo Levati were directeur...
. In February he achieved a second place in a stage of the Tour de la Province de Grosseto, behind Danilo Napolitano
Danilo Napolitano
Danilo Napolitano is an Italian professional road racing cyclist on , and is chiefly known for his sprinting abilities....
and in front of Filippo Pozzato
Filippo Pozzato
Filippo "Pippo" Pozzato is an Italian road racing cyclist with UCI ProTour Team Katusha.-Career:...
. The following month he was again second at the Semaine Internationale Coppi et Bartali, beaten by Francesco Chicchi
Francesco Chicchi
Francesco Chicchi is an Italian professional road bicycle racer for UCI Pro Tour team .- Major results :200220052006...
. In April, he won a stage of the Semaine cycliste lombarde, and in May the Tour of Tuscany, beating Chicchi.
2009 saw him sign for Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli with immediate success. He won a stage at the Tour de San Luis
Tour de San Luis
The Tour de San Luis is a road cycling race held in San Luis Province, Argentina. The race consists of only a men's competition over a prologue and five stages. The 2007 Tour de San Luis was the first edition of the race and was part of the 2006–2007 UCI America Tour.-Past winners:-References:* *...
and dominated at the Tour de Langkawi, winning four stages and the Points Classification
Points classification
The points classification is a secondary award category in road bicycle racing. Points are given for high finishes and, in some cases, for winning intermediate sprints. The points classification is the top prize for many cycling sprinters and therefore is often known as the Sprint Classification;...
.
In 2010 he switched to Colnago-CSF Inox and scored his first victory of the year at a Settimana Ciclistica Lombarda
Settimana Ciclistica Lombarda
The Settimana Ciclistica Lombarda is an Italian cycle road race. In 2007, the race was organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, previously being a 2.2 race....
stage in early April. However, a urine sample taken two days previously tested positive for the presence of cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
, and this triggered a suspension by the sport's governing body. He had previously tested positive for cocaine, and received a 14 month suspension, as an amateur in 2004.
Palmares
2004- 1st, Stage 10 Baby Giro
2007
- Jadranska Magistrala
- 1st, Stage 2
- 1st, Stage 3
- 2nd, Tour of Normandy
- 1st, Stage 1
- 1st, Stage 2
- 1st, Stage 2 Tour de Navarre
2008
- 1st, Stage 2 Settimana Ciclista Lombarda
- 1st, Tour of Tuscany
- 1st, Stage 5 Circuit de LorraineCircuit de LorraineThe Circuit de Lorraine is an multi-stage road bicycle racing held annually in Lorraine, France. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour....
- 1st, Stage 5 Brixia TourBrixia TourThe Brixia Tour is an Italian cycle road race. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.-List of winners:...
2009
- 1st, Stage 1 Tour de San Luis2009 Tour de San LuisThe 2009 Tour de San Luis was a men's road cycling race held from 19 to January 25, 2009 in Argentina. The third edition of this road racing event was a multiple stage race with seven stages and a total length of 1014 kilometres.-Stage summary:...
- Points Classification, Tour de Langkawi2009 Tour de LangkawiThe 2009 Tour de Langkawi was the 14th edition of Tour de Langkawi. The race started on February 9, 2009 in Putrajaya and ended in Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2009.-Stages:-Stage results:-Classification leadership:...
- 1st, Stage 1
- 1st, Stage 2
- 1st, Stage 3
- 1st, Stage 6
- 1st, Stage 3 Settimana Ciclista Lombarda
- Brixia TourBrixia TourThe Brixia Tour is an Italian cycle road race. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.-List of winners:...
- 1st, Stage 1a
- 1st, Stage 5
- Vuelta a Venezuela2009 Vuelta a VenezuelaThe 46th edition of the annual Vuelta a Venezuela was held from Wednesday June 24 to Sunday July 5, 2009.-2009-06-24: Puerto la Cruz - Puerto la Cruz :-2009-06-25: Barcelona - El Tigre :-2009-06-26: Anaco Circuito :...
- 3rd, Stage 1
- 2nd, Stage 2
- 1st, Stage 3-A
- 1st, Stage 3-B
- 1st, Stage 4
- 2nd, Stage 10
2010
- 1st, Stage 2 Settimana Ciclista Lombarda
External links
- Gavazzi at siteducyclisme (FrenchFrench languageFrench is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
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