Claudio Michelotto

Summary

Claudio Michelotto (born 31 October 1942) is a former Italian professional cyclist. The highlight of his career came with his victory in the Mountains Classification at the 1969 Giro d'Italia. Michelotto finished second overall in the 1969 Giro, his highest finish ever in the Giro d'Italia. He retired from cycling in 1973.[1][2][3]

Claudio Michelotto
Michelotto in 1972
Personal information
Full nameClaudio Michelotto
Born (1942-10-31) 31 October 1942 (age 81)
Trento, Italy
Team information
DisciplineRace
RoleRider
Professional teams
1966Sanson
1967–1969Max Meyer
1970–1971Scic
1972G.B.C.
1973Bianchi–Campagnolo
Major wins
Grand Tours
Giro d'Italia
Mountains Classification (1969)
1 Stage (1969)

Major results edit

1968
1st   Overall Tirreno–Adriatico
1st Coppa Agostoni
3rd Giro del Ticino
3rd Giro dell'Emilia
1969
1st   Overall Giro di Sardegna
1st Trofeo Laigueglia
1st Milano–Torino
2nd Overall Giro d'Italia
1st   Mountains classification
1st Stage 21
1971
1st Giro di Campania
2nd Genova–Nizza
1972
1st Stage 4 Tour de Suisse
2nd Coppa Agostoni

References edit

  1. ^ "Claudio Michelotto – Rider Profile Information – By: CyclingFever.com – The International Cycling Social Network". Worldtour.cyclingfever.com. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Cycling Hall of Fame.com". Cycling Hall of Fame.com. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Claudio Michelotto – Rider Statistics Giro d'Italia – By: CyclingFever.com – The International Cycling Social Network". Giro2010.cyclingfever.com. Retrieved 9 July 2012.