 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1940 Ferrara, Italy |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Domestique |
| Professional teams | |
| 1963–1964 | Gazzola |
| 1965–1966 | Salvarani |
| 1967 | Max Meyer |
Gilberto Vendemiati (born 27 May 1940) is an Italian former professional racing cyclist. [1] [2]
Vendemiati competed as a professional from 1963 to 1967 with the Gazzola, Salvarani and Max Meyer teams, riding primarily as a domestique. [3] He rode in the 1965 Tour de France as well as in three editions of the Giro d'Italia. [4] [5] [6]
As of 2019, Vendemiati still rides his bike for up to 50 to 60 kilometers. [3]
| Grand Tour | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Vuelta a España | — | — | — |
 Giro d'Italia | 52 | DNF | 45 |
| Tour de France | — | — | 70 |
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