Rolf Graf
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Rolf Graf was a Swiss
professional road bicycle racer. Rolf Graf was protected by Swiss cyclist Ferdi Kübler. In 1963, Graf had car crash in Italy, from which he never really recovered, and in 1964 he had to stop his cycling career.
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1962
Switzerland
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professional road bicycle racer. Rolf Graf was protected by Swiss cyclist Ferdi Kübler. In 1963, Graf had car crash in Italy, from which he never really recovered, and in 1964 he had to stop his cycling career.
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1954- Gent–Wevelgem
1955
- Locarno
1956
- national road race championship
- 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...
- 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...
(with André DarrigadeAndré DarrigadeAndré Darrigade was a French professional road bicycle racer between 1951 and 1966. Darrigade, a road sprinter won the 1959 World Championship and 22 stages of the Tour de France. Five of those were on the first day. The record has never been equalled.-Origins:André Darrigade was born at Narosse,...
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1957
- Basel
1958
- GP du Locle
1959
- national road race championship
- 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:...
:- Winner stage 22
- Tour de France1959 Tour de FranceThe 1959 Tour de France was the 46th Tour de France, taking place between 25 June and 18 July 1959. The race featured 120 riders, of which 65 finished. The Tour included 22 stages over 4,391 km, and the winner had an average speed of 35.474 km/h....
:- Winner stages 12 and 19
1960
- Nice
- 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 stage 19
- Trofeo Longines (with Guido CarlesiGuido CarlesiGuido Carlesi was an Italian professional road bicycle racer. Carlesi won two stages in the Tour de France and seven stages in the Giro d'Italia...
, Silvano Ciampi, Emile DaemsEmile DaemsEmile Daems is a former professional road racing cyclist from Genval, Belgium.- Major achievements :1960...
and Alfredo Sabbadin)
1962
- national road race championship
- Berner Rundfahrt