1963 Giro d'Italia

1963 Giro d'Italia
Race details
Dates19 May - 9 June 1963
Stages21
Distance4,063 km (2,525 mi)
Winning time116h 50' 16"
Results
Winner  Franco Balmamion (ITA) (Carpano)
  Second  Vittorio Adorni (ITA) (Cynar)
  Third  Giorgio Zancanaro (ITA) (San Pellegrino)
  Mountains  Vito Taccone (ITA) (Lygie)
  Team Carpano

The 1963 Giro d'Italia was the 46th running of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tour races. The Giro started in Naples, on 19 May, with a 182 km (113.1 mi) stage and concluded back in Milan, on 9 June, with a 136 km (84.5 mi) leg. A total of 120 riders from 12 teams entered the 21-stage race, which was won by Italian Franco Balmamion of the Carpano team. The second and third places were taken by Italian riders Vittorio Adorni and Giorgio Zancanaro, respectively.

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