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Giuseppe Saronni
Giuseppe Saronni (born 22 September 1957), also known as Beppe Saronni, is an Italian former racing cyclist.
Career.
Born in Novara, Piedmont, Saronni turned professional in 1977. During his career, that lasted until 1989, he won 193 races. In Italy he gave birth to a famous rivalry with Francesco Moser, like those of Alfredo Binda with Learco Guerra, and Fausto Coppi with Gino Bartali. He competed in the team pursuit event at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
In 1978
with Belgians Roger de Vlaeminck and Patrick Lefevere.
Notable riders.
- Giuseppe Saronni
- Guido Van Calster
- Dietrich Thurau
- Rolf Gölz
- Gianbattista Baronchelli
- Mario Cipollini
- Maurizio Fondriest
- Franco Ballerini
- Fabio Baldato
Major wins.
Major wins Major One-Day Races.
- Giro di Lombardia
- 1982 Giuseppe Saronni
- 1986 Gianbattista Baronchelli
- Milan–San Remo
- 1983 Giuseppe Saronni
- Grand Prix des Amériques
- 1990 Franco Ballerini