The Giro d'Italia is an annual multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in Italy, while also occasionally passing through nearby countries. The first race was organized in 1909 to increase sales of the newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport; however it is currently run by RCS Sport. The race has been held annually since its first edition in 1909, except when it was stopped for the two world wars. As the Giro gained prominence and popularity the race was lengthened, and the peloton expanded from primarily Italian participation to riders from all over the world. The Giro is a UCI World Tour event, which means that the teams that compete in the race are mostly UCI ProTeams, with the exception of the teams that the organizers can invite.
Michele Bartoli is a retired Italian road racing cyclist. Bartoli was a professional from 1992 until 2004 and was one of the most successful single-day classics specialists of his generation, especially in the Italian and Belgian races. On his palmarès are three of the five monuments of cycling – five in total: the 1996 Tour of Flanders, the 1997 and 1998 Liège–Bastogne–Liège and the 2002 and 2003 Giro di Lombardia. He won the UCI Road World Cup in 1997 and 1998. From 10 October 1998 until 6 June 1999, Bartoli was number one on the UCI Road World Rankings.
Franco Bitossi is an Italian former professional cyclist for Filotex. He was born in Camaioni di Carmignano.
The 1905 Giro di Lombardia was the 1st edition of the Giro di Lombardia, a classic one-day cycle race organised by La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy. The single day event was held on November 12, 1905. It was won by Italian Giovanni Gerbi of the Maino team.
The 1966 Giro di Lombardia cycling race took place on 22 October 1966, and was won by Salvarani's Felice Gimondi. It was the 60th edition of the Giro di Lombardia "monument" classic race.
Dr. Mann was a Belgian professional cycling team that existed from 1960 to 1970. Its main sponsor was proprietary medicine producer Dr. Mann. Its most notable victory was Herman Van Springel's win of the 1968 Giro di Lombardia.
The 1967 Giro di Lombardia cycling race took place on 21 October 1967, and was won by Filotex's Franco Bitossi. It was the 61st edition of the Giro di Lombardia "monument" classic race.
The 1985 Giro di Lombardia was the 79th edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 12 October 1985. The race started in Como and finished in Milan. The race was won by Sean Kelly of the Skil team.
The 1998 Giro di Lombardia was the 92nd edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 17 October 1998. The race started in Varese and finished in Bergamo. The race was won by Oscar Camenzind of the Mapei team.
The 1999 Giro di Lombardia was the 93rd edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 16 October 1999. The race started in Varese and finished in Bergamo. The race was won by Mirko Celestino of the Polti team.
The 1977 Giro di Lombardia was the 71st edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 8 October 1977. The race started in Seveso and finished in Como. The race was won by Gianbattista Baronchelli of the Scic team.
The 1983 Giro di Lombardia was the 77th edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 15 October 1983. The race started in Brescia and finished in Como. The race was won by Sean Kelly of the Sem–France Loire team.
The 1984 Giro di Lombardia was the 78th edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 13 October 1984. The race started in Milan and finished in Como. The race was won by Bernard Hinault of the La Vie Claire team.
The 1986 Giro di Lombardia was the 80th edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 18 October 1986. The race started in Como and finished in Milan. The race was won by Gianbattista Baronchelli of the Del Tongo team.
The 1993 Giro di Lombardia was the 87th edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 9 October 1993. The race started and finished in Monza. The race was won by Pascal Richard of the Ariostea team.
The 1961 Giro di Lombardia was the 55th edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 21 October 1961. The race started in Milan and finished in Como. The race was won by Vito Taccone of the Atala team.
The 1962 Giro di Lombardia was the 56th edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 20 October 1962. The race started in Milan and finished in Como. The race was won by Jo de Roo of the Saint-Raphaël team.
The 1963 Giro di Lombardia was the 57th edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 19 October 1963. The race started in Milan and finished in Como. The race was won by Jo de Roo of the Saint-Raphaël team.
The 1964 Giro di Lombardia was the 58th edition of the Giro di Lombardia cycle race and was held on 17 October 1964. The race started in Milan and finished in Como. The race was won by Gianni Motta of the Molteni team.
