Stefano Zanini
Encyclopedia
Stefano Zanini is an Italian
former professional road racing cyclist, the leadout man for Liquigas-Bianchi in 2006, after riding for Mapei
, , and Quick-Step.
His palmares include the Milano–Torino of 1995, Amstel Gold Race
in 1996, one stage of the 2000 Tour de France
and two stages at the Giro d'Italia
(1994
and 2001
).
He retired at the end of 2007 and took up the role of directeur sportif
with the Silence-Lotto team.
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
2000
2001
2003
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
former professional road racing cyclist, the leadout man for Liquigas-Bianchi in 2006, after riding for Mapei
Mapei
MAPEI is an Italian company founded in 1937 by Rodolfo Squinzi in Milan, Italy. It evolved from a small wall paint producer into a worldwide producer of adhesives, thinsets and sealants for buildings ....
, , and Quick-Step.
His palmares include the Milano–Torino of 1995, Amstel Gold Race
Amstel Gold Race
The Amstel Gold Race is a road bicycle race held in the southern part of the province of Limburg, Netherlands. Since 1989 it has been among the races included in season long rankings tables, as part of the UCI Road World Cup , the UCI ProTour , UCI World Ranking and from 2011 the UCI World Tour...
in 1996, one stage of the 2000 Tour de France
2000 Tour de France
The 2000 Tour de France was the 87th Tour de France, and took place from July 1 to July 23, 2000. It was won by American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The Tour started with an individual time trial in Futuroscope and ended traditionally in Paris. The distance travelled was 3662.5 km...
and two stages at the Giro d'Italia
Giro d'Italia
The Giro d'Italia , also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance road bicycle racing stage race for professional cyclists held over three weeks in May/early June in and around Italy. The Giro is one of the three Grand Tours , and is part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
(1994
1994 Giro d'Italia
The 1994 Giro d'Italia of cycling, the 77th edition of the race, was held from 22 May to 12 June 1994, consisting of 22 stages. It covered a total of 3,738 km, completed at an average speed of 37.124 km/h...
and 2001
2001 Giro d'Italia
The 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...
).
He retired at the end of 2007 and took up the role of directeur sportif
Directeur sportif
A directeur sportif is a person directing a cycling team during a road bicycle racing event...
with the Silence-Lotto team.
Palmarès
1992- Coppa SabatiniCoppa SabatiniThe Coppa Sabatini is a late season road bicycle race held annually in Province of Pisa, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.-Winners:...
- Volta a Portugal
1994
- Giro d'Italia1994 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1994 Giro d'Italia of cycling, the 77th edition of the race, was held from 22 May to 12 June 1994, consisting of 22 stages. It covered a total of 3,738 km, completed at an average speed of 37.124 km/h...
:- Winner stage 22
- Giro della Provincia di Siracusa
- Trofeo dell'Etna
1995
- 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....
- Milano–Torino
1996
- Amstel Gold RaceAmstel Gold RaceThe Amstel Gold Race is a road bicycle race held in the southern part of the province of Limburg, Netherlands. Since 1989 it has been among the races included in season long rankings tables, as part of the UCI Road World Cup , the UCI ProTour , UCI World Ranking and from 2011 the UCI World Tour...
1997
- 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:...
1998
- 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:...
- Paris–Brussels
2000
- Mandel - Leie - Schelde
- Tour de France2000 Tour de FranceThe 2000 Tour de France was the 87th Tour de France, and took place from July 1 to July 23, 2000. It was won by American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The Tour started with an individual time trial in Futuroscope and ended traditionally in Paris. The distance travelled was 3662.5 km...
:- Winner stage 21
2001
- 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...
:- Winner stage 7
2003
- Philadelphia International ChampionshipPhiladelphia International ChampionshipThe Philadelphia International Championship is an annual bicycle race held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is described as "America's top international cycling classic, and one of the richest and most prestigious one day races outside of Europe." It is one of the longest single-day races in the...