Gianluca Bortolami
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Gianluca Bortolami is an Italian
former professional road racing cyclist. Bortolami's greatest feats was capturing the monumental classic Ronde van Vlaanderen in 2001 and winning the 1994 UCI Road World Cup season championship.
Bortolami was born in Locate di Triulzi
, province of Milan
. He turned professional in 1990 and rode for Lampre
. He finished 75th in the 2002 Tour de France
, 46th in the 1997 Tour
, 13th in the 1994 Tour
with one stage win, and 73rd in the 1993 Tour
. He was tested positive for cortisone in 2003 during Three Days of De Panne
. He was suspended for six months by the Italian cycling federation.
1993
1994
1995
1997
1999
2001
2002
2003
2004
Italy
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former professional road racing cyclist. Bortolami's greatest feats was capturing the monumental classic Ronde van Vlaanderen in 2001 and winning the 1994 UCI Road World Cup season championship.
Bortolami was born in Locate di Triulzi
Locate di Triulzi
Locate di Triulzi is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 14 km southeast of Milan...
, province of Milan
Province of Milan
The Province of Milan : /) is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Milan. The provincial territory is highly urbanized, resulting in the third highest population density among the Italian provinces with more than 2,000 inhabitants/km2, just behind the provinces of...
. He turned professional in 1990 and rode for Lampre
Lampre-Fondital
Lampre-ISD is an Italian road bicycle racing team. It was known in 2005 as Lampre-Caffita, a fusion of the previous Lampre and teams. Lampre is an Italian manufacturer of prefinished steel sheet materials. ISD is a Ukrainian steel manufacturer. The team is a member of the UCI ProTour, and has...
. He finished 75th in the 2002 Tour de France
2002 Tour de France
The 2002 Tour de France started in Luxembourg on July 6, 2002, and ended in Paris on July 28. France was visited counter-clockwise, so the Pyrenees were there before the Alps...
, 46th in the 1997 Tour
1997 Tour de France
The 1997 Tour de France was the 84th Tour de France, it took place July 5–27, 1997. Jan Ullrich's victory margin, of 9' 09" was the largest margin of victory since Laurent Fignon won the 1984 Tour de France by 10' 32"...
, 13th in the 1994 Tour
1994 Tour de France
The 1994 Tour de France was the 81st Tour de France and included two stages in England , Stage 4, Dover to Brighton and Stage 5, around Portsmouth. It took place July 2 to July 24, 1994...
with one stage win, and 73rd in the 1993 Tour
1993 Tour de France
The 1993 Tour de France was the 80th Tour de France, taking place July 3 to July 25, 1993. It consisted of 20 stages, over 3714.3 km, ridden at an average speed of 38.709 km/h....
. He was tested positive for cortisone in 2003 during Three Days of De Panne
Three Days of De Panne
The Three Days of De Panne is a mid-week, three-day stage race before the Ronde van Vlaanderen in De Panne in West Flanders, Belgium. It is rated 2.HC by the UCI and is part of the UCI Europe Tour.- Winners :...
. He was suspended for six months by the Italian cycling federation.
Major results
1992- 1st, Stage 2, Tour de RomandieTour de RomandieThe Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
- 1st, Stages 10 & 11, Volta a PortugalVolta a PortugalThe Volta a Portugal em bicicleta is a long distance road bicycle race for professionals held in Portugal. The competition takes place annually during a two-week span.- History :...
1993
- 1st, Cronostaffeta
1994
- Champion, UCI Road World Cup
- 1st, Giro del VenetoGiro del VenetoThe Giro del Veneto is a semi classic European bicycle race held in the region of Veneto, Italy. The race is a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, meaning a one-day race that is not the hardest in difficulty, but harder than most.-Winners:...
- 1st, Gran Premio Città di CamaioreGran Premio Città di CamaioreThe Gran Premio Città di Camaiore is a road bicycle race held in Camaiore, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. It was an amateur race between 1949 and 1965.-Winners :...
- 1st, Leeds Classic
- 1st, Züri-Metzgete
- 1st, Stage 7, Tour de France1994 Tour de FranceThe 1994 Tour de France was the 81st Tour de France and included two stages in England , Stage 4, Dover to Brighton and Stage 5, around Portsmouth. It took place July 2 to July 24, 1994...
1995
- 1st, Prologue, Tour DuPontTour DuPontThe Tour DuPont was a cycling stage race in the United States held between 1991 and 1996. It was intended to become a North American cycling event similar in format and prestige to the Tour de France. The tour's name came from its sponsor, DuPont...
1997
- 1st, Coppa BernocchiCoppa BernocchiThe Coppa Bernocchi is an European bicycle race held in Legnano, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour....
- 1st, Giro del PiemonteGiro del PiemonteThe 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...
- 1st, Stage 5, Volta a Galega
1999
- 1st, Stages 1 & 2, Österreich RundfahrtÖsterreich RundfahrtThe Tour of Austria is a stage cycling race held in Austria. From 1949 to 1995 it was a race for amateur cyclists, turning into a professional event in 1996. In 2005 and 2006 it was organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, becoming a 2.HC event in 2007. Since 2005 it has usually been held...
2001
- 1st, Ronde van Vlaanderen
- 1st, Sparkassen Giro BochumSparkassen Giro BochumThe Sparkassen Giro Bochum is a road bicycle race which is annually held around an urban circuit in the German city of Bochum, Germany. Since 2005 it is part of the UCI Europe Tour, being organised as 1.1 race.- Winners :...
- 1st, Stage 3, 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 3, 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...
2002
- 1st, Giro della RomagnaGiro della RomagnaThe Giro della Romagna is a semi classic European bicycle race held in the Italian region of Romagna. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.-Winners:...
- 1st, GP de Fourmies
- 1st, Gran Premio Bruno BeghelliGran Premio Bruno BeghelliThe Gran Premio Bruno Beghelli is a late season road bicycle race held annually in Monteveglio, near the city of Bologna, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. It was first held in 1996, after the disappearance of the Milano–Vignola.-Winners:...
- 1st, Milano–Vignola
2003
- 1st, Stage 1, Three Days of De PanneThree Days of De PanneThe Three Days of De Panne is a mid-week, three-day stage race before the Ronde van Vlaanderen in De Panne in West Flanders, Belgium. It is rated 2.HC by the UCI and is part of the UCI Europe Tour.- Winners :...
2004
- 1st, Giro della RomagnaGiro della RomagnaThe Giro della Romagna is a semi classic European bicycle race held in the Italian region of Romagna. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.-Winners:...
- 1st, Stage 1, Tour de Belgique
Tour de France record
- Did Not Finish (20052005 Tour de FranceThe 2005 Tour de France was the 92nd Tour de France, taking place from July 2 to July 24, 2005. It comprised 21 stages over 3592.5 km, the winner's average speed was 41.654 km/h. The first stages were held in the département of the Vendée, for the third time in 12 years. The 2005 Tour was...
) (withdraw 16th stage) - 76th Overall (20022002 Tour de FranceThe 2002 Tour de France started in Luxembourg on July 6, 2002, and ended in Paris on July 28. France was visited counter-clockwise, so the Pyrenees were there before the Alps...
) - 46th Overall (19971997 Tour de FranceThe 1997 Tour de France was the 84th Tour de France, it took place July 5–27, 1997. Jan Ullrich's victory margin, of 9' 09" was the largest margin of victory since Laurent Fignon won the 1984 Tour de France by 10' 32"...
) - 13th Overall; Stage 6 win (19941994 Tour de FranceThe 1994 Tour de France was the 81st Tour de France and included two stages in England , Stage 4, Dover to Brighton and Stage 5, around Portsmouth. It took place July 2 to July 24, 1994...
) - 73rd Overall (19931993 Tour de FranceThe 1993 Tour de France was the 80th Tour de France, taking place July 3 to July 25, 1993. It consisted of 20 stages, over 3714.3 km, ridden at an average speed of 38.709 km/h....
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