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1973 Tirreno–Adriatico
The 1973 Tirreno–Adriatico was the eighth edition of the Tirreno–Adriatico cycle race and was held from 13 March to 17 March 1973. The race started in Ostia and finished in San Benedetto del Tronto. The race was won by Roger De Vlaeminck. General classification References 1973 Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. ... 1973 in Italian sport {{Italy-cycling-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger De Vlaeminck
Roger De Vlaeminck (; born 24 August 1947) is a Belgian former professional racing cyclist. He was described by Rik Van Looy as "The most talented and the only real classics rider of his generation". Nicknamed “The Gypsy” because he was born into a family of traveling clothiers, he is known for exploits in the cobbled classic Paris–Roubaix race, but his performances in other “Monument” races gave him a record that few can match. His record in Paris–Roubaix earned him another nickname, “Monsieur Paris–Roubaix” (English: “Mr. Paris–Roubaix“). Early life and amateur career De Vlaeminck was born on 24 August 1947 in the East Flanders town of Eeklo, His first love was football. At the age of 16 he debuted for F.C. Eeklo. He could have made a career in the sport, however his elder brother Erik was having success as a pro cyclist and this persuaded Roger to try cycling. He raced as a junior in 1965, gaining one win, but 1966 saw 25 victories. Roger and Erik spen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gösta Pettersson
Gösta Artur Roland Pettersson (born 23 November 1940) is a retired Swedish cyclist. As an amateur, he competed in the individual and team road events at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics and won one silver and two bronze medals, in 1964 and 1968. In 1968 he also took part in two track events: individual and team 4000 m pursuit. Pettersson's brothers, Erik, Sture and Tomas, were also Olympic cyclists, and their quartet was known as the Fåglum brothers. They won the World Amateur Cycling Championships in 1967–1969 and a team silver medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics; three of the brothers were also part of the bronze-winning road team at the 1964 Games. In 1967 they were awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal. After the 1969 World Championships the Fåglum brothers turned professional. In 1970 Gösta won the Tour de Romandie, Coppa Sabatini and Trofeo Baracchi (with brother Tomas), and finished third at the Tour de France and sixth at the Giro d'Italia. Next year he won th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Tirreno–Adriatico
The 1972 Tirreno–Adriatico was the seventh edition of the Tirreno–Adriatico cycle race and was held from 11 March to 15 March 1972. The race started in Ladispoli and finished in San Benedetto del Tronto. The race was won by Roger De Vlaeminck. General classification References 1972 Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated. (If its start and end are defined using Solar time, me ... 1972 in Italian sport March 1972 sports events in Europe {{Italy-cycling-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 Tirreno–Adriatico
The 1974 Tirreno–Adriatico was the 9th edition of the Tirreno–Adriatico cycle race and was held from 12 March to 16 March 1974. The race started in Santa Marinella and finished in San Benedetto del Tronto. The race was won by Roger De Vlaeminck of the Brooklyn team. General classification References 1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; f ... 1974 in Italian sport {{Italy-cycling-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirreno–Adriatico
Tirreno–Adriatico, nicknamed the "Race of the Two Seas", is an elite road cycling stage race in Italy, run between the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts. Traditionally held in the early part of the season, it is considered to be an important preparation for the Giro d'Italia. It is part of the UCI World Tour, cycling's highest level of professional men's races. First held in 1966, the race was held over three stages. Since 2002 it is held over seven stages. Except for the first edition, the last stage has always finished in San Benedetto del Tronto on the Adriatic Seaside.Baroni, Francesco (2008). ''La Bicicletta. Mito, tecnica e passione''. Edizioni White Star. p.238-239. Belgian Roger De Vlaeminck holds the record for most wins with six consecutive victories in the 1970s. Italian Francesco Moser also finished six times on the podium and won the race twice. History The Tirreno–Adriatico was created in 1966 by the Lazio-based cycling club ''Forze Sportive Romane''. As all the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ostia (Rome)
Ostia (, ; officially Lido di Ostia) is a large neighbourhood in the X Municipio of the ''comune'' of Rome, Italy, near the ancient port of Rome, which is now a major archaeological site known as Ostia Antica. Ostia is also the only or district of Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea, and many Romans spend the summer holidays there. History Ostia Antica had been the port city of ancient Rome, and is often referenced in writings from the times of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. For Christian posterity, Ostia Antica was especially important as the site of the death of Saint Monica (mother of Saint Augustine) in 387 in a house property of the Diocesi of Rome, on their way back to Africa after Augustine's conversion to Christianity. An important stand in Italian nationalism of the 19th century was a veneration for the glories of the Roman past, manifested in a wish to revive or recreate various places and institutions connected with Ancient Rome. In 1871, the city of Rome became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Benedetto Del Tronto
San Benedetto del Tronto is a city and ''comune'' in Marche, Italy. Part of an urban area with 100,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most densely populated areas along the Adriatic Sea coast. It is the most populated city in Province of Ascoli Piceno, with 47,560 (October 2020). Its port is one of the biggest on the Adriatic; it is the most important centre of '' Riviera of the Palms'', with over 8,000 ''Phoenix canariensis'', ''Washingtonia'' and '' P. sylvestris'' plants. Geography San Benedetto del Tronto rises on the shores of the Adriatic Sea and is located about 28 km east of Ascoli Piceno. It is the southernmost coastal town in the Marche region. The municipal territory extends for 25.41 km² and has the conformation of a coastal hill, with an altitude level between 0 and 282 height above sea level in the ''"Barattelle"'' contrada, it extends for 9.3 km along the coast of the middle Adriatic, of which 1.7 km in the protected natural area of the ''"S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Swerts
Roger Swerts (born 28 December 1942) is a Belgian former road bicycle racer. As an amateur he placed 18th in the individual road race at the 1964 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal at the 1965 UCI Road World Championships. He turned professional later in 1965. Palmarès ;1964 :1st, Stage 10, Tour de l'Avenir ;1965 :3rd, World Road Race Championships ;1968 :1st, Stage 6, Volta a Catalunya ;1969 :1st, Züri-Metzgete ;1971 :1st, Nationale Sluitingsprijs ;1972 :1st, Gent–Wevelgem :1st, Grand Prix de Forli :1st, Grand Prix des Nations :1st, Trofeo Baracchi :1st, Stage 14, Giro d'Italia :1st, Overall, Tour of Belgium ::1st, Stages 4 & 5b ;1973 :1st, Druivenkoers Overijse :1st, Prologue, Giro d'Italia :1st, Stage 5b, Tirreno–Adriatico :1st, Stage 2, Tour of Belgium :9th, Overall, Vuelta a España ::1st, Stage 6a ;1974 : Road Race Championship :1st, Overall, Tour of Belgium :10th, Overall, Vuelta a España ::1st, Prologue, Stages 8 & 12 ;1975 :1st, Prologue, Vuelta a Espa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davide Boifava
Davide Boifava (born 14 November 1946) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer and cycling team manager. Major results ;1966 : 1st Trofeo Alcide Degasperi ;1968 : 1st Stage 2a Tour de l'Avenir ;1969 : 1st Pursuit, National Track Championships : 1st Overall Tour de Luxembourg : Giro d'Italia ::1st Stage 2 ::Held after Stage 2 : 1st Overall Cronostafetta ( TTT) ::1st Stage 1 ( ITT) : 1st GP Marina di Massa-Pian della Fioba : 2nd GP Montelupo : 3rd Trofeo Baracchi (with Eddy Merckx) : 3rd Grand Prix des Nations ;1970 : 1st Giro della Romagna : 2nd Overall Tour de Romandie : 3rd Overall Tour de l'Oise : 3rd Milano–Torino : 4th Overall Giro di Sardegna : 5th Trofeo Laigueglia ;1971 : 1st Stage 12 ( ITT) Giro d'Italia : 2nd GP Forli : 10th Overall Tirreno–Adriatico ;1972 : 1st Trofeo Matteotti : 1st GP Montelupo : 2nd Trofeo Baracchi (with Felice Gimondi) : 3rd Coppa Placci : 4th Giro di Toscana : 6th Tre Valli Varesine : 7th Overall Tirreno–Adriatico ;197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pietro Guerra
Pietro Guerra (born 28 June 1943) is a retired Italian road cyclist. Competing as amateur in the 100 km team time trial, he won an Olympics silver medal in 1964 and two world titles, in 1964 and 1965, finishing third in 1966. Then he turned professional and rode the Tour de France in 1968–1972, winning one stage in 1971. Major results ;1968 :Vuelta a España: ::Winner stage 6 ;1970 :Coppa Bernocchi :Cronostafetta (with Gianni Motta and Felice Gimondi) :GP Cemab ;1971 : national track pursuit champion :Tour de France: ::Winner stage 5 ;1972 :Giro della Romagna The Giro della Romagna was a semi classic European bicycle race held in the Italian region of Romagna. After 2005, the race was organised as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. The race was discontinued in 2011, and in 2013, it merged with the Me ... : national track pursuit champion ;1973 :Sverige Cup :Stockholm References External links * 1943 births Living people Italian male cyclists Italian Tour d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
