| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 September 1945 Negrar, Italy |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1969 | Gris 2000 |
| 1970 | Cosatto–Marsicano |
| 1971–1972 | Ferretti |
| 1973–1974 | Magniflex |
| 1975–1976 | Jollj Ceramica |
| 1977 | Selle Royal |
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| Grand Tour | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Giro d'Italia | 80 | 91 | — | — | 104 | 77 | 68 | 75 | 102 |
 Tour de France | — | — | 81 | — | — | — | DNF | — | — |
 Vuelta a España | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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