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Gianni Moscon
Moscon at the 2016 Nokere Koerse
Personal information
Nickname Il Trattore (The Tractor)
Born (1994-04-20) 20 April 1994 (age 31)
Trento, Italy
Height 1.82 m
Weight 69 kg
Team information
Current team Soudal–Quick-Step
Discipline Road
Role Rider
Rider type
  • All-rounder
  • Classics specialist
Major wins
Stage races
Arctic Race of Norway (2016)
Tour of Guangxi (2018)

Single-day races and Classics

National Time Trial Championships
(2017, 2018)

Gianni Moscon, born on April 20, 1994, is a professional cyclist from Italy. He rides for a top cycling team called Soudal–Quick-Step. Gianni is known for being an "all-rounder," meaning he is good at many types of races. He has even competed in the road race at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Early Life and Cycling Start

Growing Up in Italy

Gianni Moscon grew up in the beautiful apple farms of Trentino, a region in northern Italy. This area is north of the city of Trento. His connection to these farms led to his special nickname.

The Nickname "The Tractor"

Because he grew up on farms, Gianni was given the nickname "Il Trattore." This Italian name means "The Tractor." It suits him because he is a strong and powerful rider, much like a tractor working hard.

Professional Cycling Career

Joining Team Sky (2016–2021)

In September 2015, Gianni Moscon signed his first professional contract. He joined the famous cycling team Team Sky for the 2016 season. A person named Fausto Pinarello, whose company makes bikes for the team, recommended Gianni. Fausto had seen Gianni win many amateur races.

First Big Wins

Gianni earned his first professional victory at the Arctic Race of Norway. He won a tough stage, which is a part of a multi-day race. He then went on to win the entire race, called the general classification. He also won the youth classification, which is for younger riders.

Grand Tour Appearances

Gianni was chosen to race in some of the biggest cycling events. He was on the start list for the 2017 Vuelta a España, a major race in Spain. In July 2018, he also competed in the famous 2018 Tour de France.

Key Achievements and Race Results

Gianni Moscon has achieved many important results throughout his career. He has won several races and placed well in others.

Notable Victories

  • In 2016, he won the overall title at the Arctic Race of Norway. He also won a stage in that race.
  • In 2017, he became the Italian National Time Trial Champion. He won this title again in 2018.
  • In 2018, he won the overall title at the Tour of Guangxi in China. He also won a stage there.
  • He won the Coppa Ugo Agostoni and Giro di Toscana in 2018.
  • In 2021, he won the Gran Premio di Lugano. He also won two stages at the Tour of the Alps.

Top Finishes in Major Races

Gianni has shown his strength in some of cycling's toughest one-day races, known as Classics.

  • He finished 5th in 2017 Paris–Roubaix, a very challenging race over cobblestones.
  • He finished 3rd in 2017 Il Lombardia, another important Classic race.
  • In 2021, he again showed his skill by finishing 4th in 2021 Paris–Roubaix.

Grand Tour Participation

Gianni has competed in all three Grand Tours, which are the longest and most famous stage races in cycling.

Grand Tour 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
A pink jersey Giro d'Italia 24 107
A yellow jersey Tour de France DSQ 84 DNF 135
A red jersey Vuelta a España 27

Performances in Classic Races

Gianni has also raced in the "Monuments," which are the five most important one-day Classic races.

Monument 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Milan–San Remo 49 29 33 101
Tour of Flanders 77 15 21 42 DNF
Paris–Roubaix 38 5 41 84 NH 4 36
Liège–Bastogne–Liège 78
Giro di Lombardia 3 DNF 19 57 DNF
Legend
Did not compete
DNF Did not finish
DSQ Disqualified
NH Not held

See also

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