Silvano Contini
Silvano Contini ( born January 15, 1958 in Leggiunova, Italy ) is an Italian former racing cyclist. His professional career began in 1978 and finished it in 1990.
Contini was an all-rounder who was successful both in one-day races and tours. Outstanding successes were stage wins in the Giro d' Italia and winning the classic Liege -Bastogne- Liege.
At the Tour de France 1987 Contini was set at the 12th stage on the last place, because he had been tested positive for testosterone.
Best Merits
- Giro d' Italia: 1982: 7th, 14th & 18th stage; 1983: Stage 1
- Paris - Nice: 1980: Stage 1 (Part 1 ), 1981: Stage 1
- Tour de Romandie: 1980: Stage 3
- Basque Country Tour: 1981:
- Germany Tour: 1981:
- Grand Prix Midi Libre: 1985:
- Liège -Bastogne -Liège: 1982