Gianni Motta–Linea M.D. Italia was an American professional cycling team that competed in the

1984 Giro d'Italia The 1984 Giro d'Italia was the 67th running of the Giro. It started in Lucca, on 17 May, with a prologue and concluded in Verona, on 10 June, with a individual time trial. A total of 171 riders from nineteen teams entered the 22-stage race, ...

, becoming the first American registered team to compete in the race. The concept of the team was first formed by John Eustice, a rider, and Robin Morton who became the team's manager. The team was sponsored by Gianni Motta's bicycle brand, which was just starting to be distributed in the United States, and also sponsored by Italian furniture maker Linea MD.

Major wins

;1984 : National Road Race

Claude Michely Claude Michely (8 October 1959 – 1 November 2023) was a Luxembourgish cyclist, who competed as a professional from 1982 to 1992. He won the Luxembourgish National Road Race Championships in 1984 and 1985, and was also a 12-time national cyclo ...

Roster

Ages as of 1 January 1984.

National Champions

;1984 :

Luxembourg Road Race,

References

External links

Team Page on Pro Cycling Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gianni Motta-Linea M.D. Italia Defunct cycling teams based in the United States Cycling teams established in 1984 Cycling teams disestablished in 1984