Acácio da Silva
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Acácio da Silva Mora is a former Portuguese
professional road bicycle racer. He was a professional from 1982 to 1994 during which he won stages in the Tour de France
, the Giro d'Italia
and stages in many other stage races. He won three stages in total in the Tour de France
, one in 1987
, one in 1988
and one in 1989
. After his stage win in 1989, he wore the maillot jaune for four days. In 1986 he won the Züri-Metzgete and was also Portuguese road champion.
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1989
1991
1992
1994
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
professional road bicycle racer. He was a professional from 1982 to 1994 during which he won stages in the 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...
, 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...
and stages in many other stage races. He won three stages in total in the 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...
, one in 1987
1987 Tour de France
The 1987 Tour de France was the 74th Tour de France, taking place from July 1 to July 26, 1987. It consisted of 25 stages over 4231 km, ridden at an average speed of 36.645 km/h...
, one in 1988
1988 Tour de France
The 1988 Tour de France was the 75th Tour de France, taking place from July 4 to July 24, 1988. It consisted of 22 stages over 3281 km, ridden at an average speed of 38.909 km/h...
and one in 1989
1989 Tour de France
The 1989 Tour de France was the 76th Tour de France, a race of 21 stages and a prologue, over 3285 km in total. In the closest tour in history, Greg LeMond was behind by 50 seconds at the start of the final stage, a time trial into Paris. LeMond rode for an average speed of 54.55 km/h ,...
. After his stage win in 1989, he wore the maillot jaune for four days. In 1986 he won the Züri-Metzgete and was also Portuguese road champion.
Palmarès
1982- Tour de Kaistenberg
1983
- Tour de Kaistenberg
- Tour du Limousin
1984
- Tour de Kaistenberg
- Coppa PlacciCoppa PlacciThe Coppa Placci is a semi classic European bicycle race held between Imola, Italy and San Marino. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour....
1985
- Coppa Ugo AgostoniCoppa Ugo AgostoniThe Coppa Ugo Agostoni is a semi classic European bicycle race held in Lissone, Italy. The race is held in memory of Italian cyclist Ugo Agostoni, winner of prestigious classic Milan – San Remo, killed during World War II. It is also called Giro della Brianza...
- Giro d'Italia1985 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1985 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 16 May to 9 June 1985, consisting of 22 stages for a total of 3,998 km, ridden at an average speed of 37.89 km/h...
:- Winner stages 8B and 10
- Giro dell'EmiliaGiro dell'EmiliaThe Giro dell'Emilia is a late season road bicycle race held annually in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour. It is considered one of the most important classic bicycle races in Italy....
1986
- National Road Race Championship
- Züri-Metzgete
- Giro d'Italia1985 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1985 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 16 May to 9 June 1985, consisting of 22 stages for a total of 3,998 km, ridden at an average speed of 37.89 km/h...
:- Winner stages 9 and 21
1987
- Hegiberg-Rundfahrt
- Schlossberg
- Tour de France1987 Tour de FranceThe 1987 Tour de France was the 74th Tour de France, taking place from July 1 to July 26, 1987. It consisted of 25 stages over 4231 km, ridden at an average speed of 36.645 km/h...
:- Winner stage 3
1988
- Trofeo Luis PuigTrofeo Luis PuigThe Trofeo Luis Puig is a single-day road bicycle race held annually in Valencian Community, Spain. In 2005, the race was organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. It has not been run since.-Winners:...
- Schynberg Rundfahrt Sulz
- Tour de France1988 Tour de FranceThe 1988 Tour de France was the 75th Tour de France, taking place from July 4 to July 24, 1988. It consisted of 22 stages over 3281 km, ridden at an average speed of 38.909 km/h...
:- Winner stage 4
1989
- GP Charly Gaul
1989
- Giro d'Italia1989 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1989 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 17 May to 10 June 1989, consisting of 22 stages. It was won by the French Laurent Fignon.This 72nd edition was 3,623 km long, completed at an average speed of 38.747 km/h.- General classification :...
:- Winner stage 2
- Tour de France1989 Tour de FranceThe 1989 Tour de France was the 76th Tour de France, a race of 21 stages and a prologue, over 3285 km in total. In the closest tour in history, Greg LeMond was behind by 50 seconds at the start of the final stage, a time trial into Paris. LeMond rode for an average speed of 54.55 km/h ,...
:- Winner stage 1
1991
- Elgg
1992
- Elgg
- Langenthal
1994
- Fontanelas