1966 Giro d'Italia

The 1966 Giro d'Italia was the 49th running of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tour races. The Giro started in Monaco's Monte Carlo, on 18 May, with a 149 km (92.6 mi) stage and concluded in Trieste, on 8 June, with a 172 km (106.9 mi) leg. A total of 100 riders from 13 teams entered the 22-stage race, which was won by Italian Gianni Motta of the Molteni team. The second and third places were taken by Italian Italo Zilioli and Frenchman Jacques Anquetil, respectively.

1966 Giro d'Italia
Race details
Dates18 May - 9 June 1966
Stages22
Distance3,976 km (2,471 mi)
Winning time111h 10' 48"
Results
Winner  Gianni Motta (ITA) (Molteni)
  Second  Italo Zilioli (ITA) (Sanson)
  Third  Jacques Anquetil (FRA) (Ford)

  Points  Gianni Motta (ITA) (Molteni)
  Mountains  Franco Bitossi (ITA) (Filotex)
  Team Molteni

The points classification was introduced in this edition.

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