Gianluca Bortolami

Cyclist

1968 –

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Who is Gianluca Bortolami?

Gianluca Bortolami is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist. Bortolami's greatest feats was capturing the monumental classic Tour of Flanders in 2001 and winning the 1994 UCI Road World Cup season championship.

Bortolami was born in Locate di Triulzi, province of Milan. He turned professional in 1990 and rode for Lampre. He finished 75th in the 2002 Tour de France, 46th in the 1997 Tour, 13th in the 1994 Tour with one stage win, and 73rd in the 1993 Tour. He was tested positive for cortisone in 2003 during Three Days of De Panne. He was suspended for six months by the Italian cycling federation.

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Born
Aug 28, 1968
Locate di Triulzi
Nationality
  • Italy
Lived in
  • Locate di Triulzi

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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