Alessio-Bianchi
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Alessio-Bianchi was an Italian professional cycling team
which excisted from 1998 to 2004. It was created in 1998 as Ballan. In 1999 Italian wheels manufacturer Alessio came in as co-sponsor, and in 2000 as main sponsor. The team was dissolved by the end of the 2004 season.
Cycling team
A cycling team is a group of cyclists who join a team or are acquired and train together to compete in bicycle races whether recreational or professional - and the supporting personnel...
which excisted from 1998 to 2004. It was created in 1998 as Ballan. In 1999 Italian wheels manufacturer Alessio came in as co-sponsor, and in 2000 as main sponsor. The team was dissolved by the end of the 2004 season.
Famous riders
| Magnus Bäckstedt Magnus Bäckstedt Magnus Bäckstedt is a Swedish professional road bicycle racer.He began as a skier, selected for the national team when he was 14. His greatest achievement in cycling is winning Paris–Roubaix in 2004. Bäckstedt is 1m 93 tall and weighs 94 kg... (2004) Fabio Baldato Fabio Baldato Fabio Baldato is an Italian former racing cyclist. In 2008, he was the oldest rider in a ProTour team. His cycling career ended when he crashed heavily in the Eneco Tour.- Palmarès :* Österreich-Rundfahrt** 2 stages... (1999, 2003-2004) Stefano Casagrande (2000-2003) Pietro Caucchioli Pietro Caucchioli Pietro Caucchioli is an Italian professional road racing cyclist. Caucchioli is under suspension, since June 2009, following abnormal testing results within the Union Cycliste Internationale's biological passport system.His two stage wins at the 2001 Giro d'Italia and a podium finish at the 2002... (2001-2004) Laurent Dufaux Laurent Dufaux Laurent Dufaux was a professional road cyclist from 1991 - 2003.- Major results :1993199419951996-External links:**... (2002-2003) Ivan Gotti Ivan Gotti Ivan Gotti is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist.Gotti was born at San Pellegrino Terme, Lombardy. He first came to prominence by finishing 5th overall in the 1995 Tour de France... (2001-2002) |
Nicola Loda (1998-1999) Franco Pellizotti Franco Pellizotti Franco Pellizotti is an Italian professional road bicycle racer, currently suspended from the sport.... (2001-2004) Gilberto Simoni Gilberto Simoni Gilberto Simoni is an Italian ex-professional road bicycle racer, most recently for . Simoni is twice winner of the Giro d'Italia cycling race... (1999) Massimo Strazzer Massimo Strazzer Massimo Strazzer was a former Italian professional cyclist. The highlight of his career came with his victory in the Points Classification at the 2001 Giro d'Italia. He retired from cycling in 2004.-References:... (2000) Andrea Tafi Andrea Tafi (cyclist) Andrea Tafi is an Italian former road bicycle racer who retired from his professional career in 2005. Tafi's propensity to perform best in the harder races earned him the nickname Il Gladiatore .... (2004) Matteo Tosatto Matteo Tosatto Matteo Tosatto is an Italian road racing cyclist who rides for in the UCI ProTour.- Tour de France participations :*1997 - 132nd*2001 - 60th*2004 - 110th*2006 - 125th- Major achievements :... (1998-1999) |
2001
- 1st, Stage 2 & 8, Tirreno–Adriatico (Endrio Leoni)
- 1st, Stage 8 & 17, Giro d'Italia2001 Giro d'ItaliaThe 2001 Giro d'Italia of cycling, the 84th running of the race, was held from 19 May to 10 June 2001. It consisted of a prologue plus 21 stages with one rest days, for a total of 3,356 km, ridden at an average speed of 40.170 km/h. It was won by Gilberto Simoni.- Stages :-Jersey Progress:- General...
(Pietro Caucchioli)
2002
- 1st, Stage 6, Tirreno–Adriatico (Franco Pellizotti)
- 1st Stage 4, Vuelta al País Vasco (Franco Pellizotti)
- 3rd, Overall, Giro d'Italia2002 Giro d'ItaliaThe 2002 Giro d'Italia of cycling, the 85th running of the race, was held from 11 May to 2 June 2002. It consisted of a prologue in Groningen plus 20 stages with two rest days, for a total of 3,354 km, ridden at an average speed of 37.567 km/h. It was won by the Italian Paolo...
(Pietro Caucchioli) - Stage 17 & 20, Vuelta a España2002 Vuelta a EspañaThe 57th Vuelta a España , a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the 3 grand tours, was held from September 7 to September 29, 2002...
, (Angelo Furlan)
2003
- 1st, Stage 5, Tirreno–Adriatico (Ruggero Marzoli)
- 1st, Stage 3, 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....
(Laurent Dufaux) - 1st, Stage 2, Giro d'Italia2003 Giro d'ItaliaThe 2003 Giro d'Italia of cycling, the 86th running of the race, was held from 10 May to 1 June 2003, consisting of 21 stages for a total of 3,472 km, ridden at an average speed of 38.828 km/h. It was won by Gilberto Simoni....
(Fabio Baldato)
2004
- 1st Overall Giro della Provincia di LuccaGiro della Provincia di LuccaThe Giro della Provincia di Lucca is a professional road bicycle race held annually in Province of Lucca, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, previously being a stage race. It wasn't held in 2007 and the future of the race is uncertain.-Winners:...
, Alessandro BertoliniAlessandro BertoliniAlessandro Bertolini is an Italian professional road racing cyclist. He rides for the UCI Professional Continental cycling team . He is also known in Italy as "Alex" Bertolini.-Palmares:19961997...
- 1st Stage 3, Alessandro BertoliniAlessandro BertoliniAlessandro Bertolini is an Italian professional road racing cyclist. He rides for the UCI Professional Continental cycling team . He is also known in Italy as "Alex" Bertolini.-Palmares:19961997...
- 1st Stage 3, Alessandro Bertolini
- 1st GP Chiasso, Franco PellizottiFranco PellizottiFranco Pellizotti is an Italian professional road bicycle racer, currently suspended from the sport....
- 1st Paris-Roubaix2004 Paris-RoubaixThe 2004 edition of the Paris–Roubaix cycling classic took place on April 11, 2004. Among the participating favorites were 1996, 2000 and 2002 winner Johan Museeuw and 2003 winner Peter Van Petegem. The race was part of the UCI Road World Cup....
, Magnus BäckstedtMagnus BäckstedtMagnus Bäckstedt is a Swedish professional road bicycle racer.He began as a skier, selected for the national team when he was 14. His greatest achievement in cycling is winning Paris–Roubaix in 2004. Bäckstedt is 1m 93 tall and weighs 94 kg... - 1st Stage 5 Course de la Paix, Martin Hvastija
- 1st Stage 1 Route du SudRoute du SudThe Route du Sud is a road bicycle race held annually in Southern France. It was first held in 1977 and since 2005 it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour...
, Cristian MoreniCristian MoreniCristian Moreni is an Italian road racing cyclist who rode for Cofidis, le Crédit par Téléphone in the UCI ProTour.... - 1st Road Race Championships, Cristian MoreniCristian MoreniCristian Moreni is an Italian road racing cyclist who rode for Cofidis, le Crédit par Téléphone in the UCI ProTour....
- 1st Scandinavian Open Road Race, Marcus LjungqvistMarcus LjungqvistMarcus Ljungqvist is a Swedish former professional road bicycle racer. He turned professional in 1998, and retired from racing after the 2009 season...
- 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....
, Angelo FurlanAngelo FurlanAngelo Furlan is an Italian professional road bicycle racer who rides for Christina Watches-Onfone who he joined in March 2011.- Palmarès :2001... - 1st Stage 1 & 4 Tour de PologneTour de PologneThe Tour de Pologne is a road bicycle racing stage race. It consists of seven or eight stages and is usually around 1,200 km in length. The race was first held in 1928. Until 1952 the race was held sporadically, but since then it has been an annual race...
, Fabio BaldatoFabio BaldatoFabio Baldato is an Italian former racing cyclist. In 2008, he was the oldest rider in a ProTour team. His cycling career ended when he crashed heavily in the Eneco Tour.- Palmarès :* Österreich-Rundfahrt** 2 stages... - 2nd Gent-WevelgemGent-WevelgemThe Gent–Wevelgem is a Flanders Classics cycle road race held in Belgium in early April each year. The event was first run in 1934, and it is often called the sprinters' classic due to its flat finishing terrain. Its early-season date means riders are often tested by wind and rain...
, Magnus BäckstedtMagnus BäckstedtMagnus Bäckstedt is a Swedish professional road bicycle racer.He began as a skier, selected for the national team when he was 14. His greatest achievement in cycling is winning Paris–Roubaix in 2004. Bäckstedt is 1m 93 tall and weighs 94 kg...