Giancarlo Astrua Explained
| Giancarlo Astrua |
| Full Name: | Giancarlo Astrua |
| Birth Date: | 11 August 1927 |
| Birth Place: | Graglia, Italy |
| Discipline: | Road |
| Role: | Rider |
| Majorwins: | 4 stages Giro d'Italia |
Giancarlo Astrua (11 August 1927 – 29 July 2010)[1] was an Italian professional road bicycle racer. He was born in Graglia.
Major results
- 1949
Giro d'Italia
5th place overall classification
- 1950
Giro d'Italia
Winner stage 15
- 1951
Giro d'Italia
Winner stage 12
- 1952
Giro d'Italia
7th place overall classification
Trofeo Baracchi (with Nino Defilippis)
- 1953
Giro della Romagna
Tour de France
3rd place overall classification
- 1954
GP Industria in Belmonte-Piceno
Giro d'Italia
5th place overall classification
- 1955
Giro d'Italia
Winner stage 5
Tour de France
7th place overall classification
- 1956
Vuelta a España
Winner stage 12Notes and References
- http://www.gazzetta.it/Ciclismo/30-07-2010/addio-giancarlo-astrusa------------------71618434458.shtml Addio a Giancarlo Astrua
