Gilberto Simoni
Gilberto Simoni (born 25 August 1971 in Palù di Giovo, Trentino) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer, most recently for Lampre–Farnese Vini. Simoni won the Giro d'Italia cycling race twice: once in 2001 and again in 2003. In 2002 he tested positive for cocaine and was withdrawn from the race by his Saeco team; he was later cleared of any doping violation by the Italian Cycling Federation. Aside from his withdrawal in 2002, he finished on the podium in every other Giro between 1999 and 2006.
Gilberto Simoni in 2007 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gilberto Simoni |
| Nickname | Gibo |
| Born | 25 August 1971 Palù di Giovo, Italy |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb; 9 st 11 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Climbing specialist |
| Professional teams | |
| 1994 | Jolly Componibili–Cage 1994 |
| 1995–1996 | Aki–Gipiemme |
| 1997 | MG Maglificio–Technogym |
| 1998 | Cantina Tollo–Alexia Alluminio |
| 1999 | Ballan–Alessio |
| 2000–2001 | Lampre–Daikin |
| 2002–2004 | Saeco–Longoni Sport |
| 2005 | Lampre–Caffita |
| 2006–2007 | Saunier Duval–Prodir |
| 2008–2009 | Diquigiovanni–Androni |
| 2010 | Lampre–Farnese Vini |
| Major wins | |
Grand Tours
Stage races
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Simoni is a native of Palu di Giovo, and was considered a climbing specialist. His final race as a professional road cyclist was the 2010 Giro d'Italia, which he finished in 69th place overall, 2:40:14 behind other two-time winner, Ivan Basso.