Vito Taccone
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Vito Taccone was an Italian
former road cyclist.
Born in Avezzano
, he made his professional debut in 1961. In the same year he won the Giro di Lombardia. During the 1964 Tour de France
, he was accused of causing other cyclists to fall , leading to a fight with Spanish racer Fernando Manzaneque
and his non-appearance in following Tours.
His other victories include one Giro del Piemonte
(1962), one Giro della Toscana (1963), one Milano–Torino (1965) and five stages overall at the 1963 Giro d'Italia
.
In June 2007, he was arrested and charged with selling counterfeit and stolen clothing.
Italy
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former road cyclist.
Born in Avezzano
Avezzano
Avezzano is a town and comune in the Abruzzo region, province of L'Aquila. It is the main commercial, industrial and agricultural centre of the Marsica area, with high-tech industries such as a Micron Technology semi-conductor plant, and a large Telespazio satellite farm.-History:There are two...
, he made his professional debut in 1961. In the same year he won the Giro di Lombardia. During the 1964 Tour de France
1964 Tour de France
The 1964 Tour de France was the 51st Tour de France, taking place June 22 to July 14, 1964. The total race distance was 22 stages over 4504 km, with riders averaging 35.419 km/h. Stages 3, 10 and 22 were all two part stages with one the first half being a regular stage and the second half...
, he was accused of causing other cyclists to fall , leading to a fight with Spanish racer Fernando Manzaneque
Fernando Manzaneque
Fernando Manzaneque Sánchez was a Spanish professional road racing cyclist born in Campo de Criptana. Fernando was the older brother of Jesús Manzaneque.-Major Results:19551957...
and his non-appearance in following Tours.
His other victories include one Giro del Piemonte
Giro del Piemonte
The Giro del Piemonte is a semi classic European bicycle race held in the Apennine Mountains, Italy. The race first took place in 1906. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour...
(1962), one Giro della Toscana (1963), one Milano–Torino (1965) and five stages overall at the 1963 Giro d'Italia
1963 Giro d'Italia
The 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:...
.
In June 2007, he was arrested and charged with selling counterfeit and stolen clothing.