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Paolo Tiralongo
	Tiralongo at the 2011 Tour de Romandie
Personal information
Full name	Paolo Tiralongo
Nickname	L'Ape di Avola (The Bee from Avola)
Born	8 July 1977 (age 47); Avola, Italy
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight	56 kg (123 lb)
Team information
Current team	Retired
Discipline	Road
Role	Rider
Rider type	Climbing specialist
Professional teams
2000–2002	Fassa Bortolo
2003–2005	Ceramiche Panaria–Fiordo
2006–2009	Lampre–Fondital
2010–2017	Astana
Major wins
	Grand Tours Giro d'Italia 3 individual stages (2011, 2012, 2015) Vuelta a España 1 TTT stage (2013)

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Paolo Tiralongo (born 8 July 1977) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer,^[1] who rode professionally between 2000 and 2017 for the Fassa Bortolo, Ceramica Panaria–Navigare, Lampre–NGC and Astana teams.

Career

In 2009, while riding for Lampre–NGC, Tiralongo registered his best final result on a Grand Tour, finishing the Vuelta a España in eighth position after riding consistently in the mountain stages. He conceded a little over 9 minutes to the victor, Spaniard Alejandro Valverde of Caisse d'Epargne.^[2] He joined Astana for the 2010 season, on a 2-year contract.^[3] In 2011, Tiralongo took a notable victory on stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia, a summit finish to Macugnaga. He attacked in the final kilometers and went clear of the lead group, but was joined by Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank–SunGard) in the final few meters. He came first on the line, taking his first victory in more than ten years.^[4]

In 2012, he won another stage in the Giro d'Italia, stage 7, which was a hilltop finish atop Rocca di Cambio. With 500 meters to go, Tiralongo followed an attack initiated by Michele Scarponi of Lampre–ISD and he passed Scarponi inside of the final 100 meters. He lay on the ground afterward, out of breath.^[5]

On 24 April 2015, Tiralongo collected his first victory of the season in the final stage of the Giro del Trentino. He passed the last climb (Passo Predaia) with a small leading group and won the sprint after the descent.^[6] On 17 May, he won Stage 9 of the 2015 Giro d'Italia.

Major results

1998: 1st Gran Premio di Poggiana; 3rd Overall Giro Ciclistico d'Italia
1999: 1st Overall Triptyque Ardennais; 3rd Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships
2001: 2nd Trofeo dello Scalatore III; 3rd Overall Tour of Austria; 6th Gran Premio della Costa Etruschi; 8th Giro della Provincia di Siracusa; 9th GP Industria & Artigianato di Larciano; 10th Trofeo dello Scalatore I
2002: 2nd Overall Tour Méditerranéen; 6th Overall Brixia Tour; 8th Coppa Ugo Agostoni; 10th Trofeo Pantalica
2003: 8th Overall Settimana Internazionale di Coppi e Bartali; 10th Overall Giro del Trentino; 10th Giro dell'Appennino
2004: 1st Mountains classification Tour Down Under; 2nd Overall Brixia Tour; 2nd Trofeo Melinda; 2nd GP Citta di Rio Saliceto e Correggio; 5th Giro del Medio Brenta; 7th Tre Valli Varesine; 7th Giro della Romagna; 8th Giro del Veneto
2005: 3rd Milano–Torino; 3rd Trofeo Laigueglia; 6th Overall Settimana Internazionale di Coppi e Bartali; 6th Gran Premio Fred Mengoni; 8th Giro d'Oro
2008: 6th Klasika Primavera
2009: 8th Overall Vuelta a España; 10th Giro dell'Emilia
2011: 1st Stage 19 Giro d'Italia
2012: 1st Stage 7 Giro d'Italia
2013: 1st Stage 1 (TTT) Vuelta a España
2014: 9th Overall Vuelta a Burgos
2015: 1st Stage 4 Giro del Trentino; 1st Stage 9 Giro d'Italia

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

Grand Tour	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
Giro d'Italia	—	—	—	DNF	—	32	15	26	—	37	DNF	18	23	99	45	19	—	83
Tour de France	—	—	—	—	—	—	69	—	46	—	53	DNF	—	—	—	—	74	—
Vuelta a España	96	—	43	—	—	—	—	DNF	27	8	—	—	38	51	33	DNF	—	—

Legend
—	Did not compete
DNF	Did not finish

References

^ "Giro d'Italia: Tiralongo to retire at season end - News shorts". Cyclingnews.com. Immediate Media Company. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
^ "2009 Vuelta a Espana Stage 21/Final results". Bike World News. Disqus. 20 September 2009. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
^ "2009 Tiralongo signs for Astana - Cyclingnews.com". Retrieved 20 October 2009.
^ Simon MacMichael (27 May 2011). "Giro d'Italia Stage 19: Astana's Tiralongo takes maiden win after 12 years as a pro". RoadCC. Farrelly Atkinson Ltd. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
^ Westemeyer, Susan (12 May 2012). "Giro d'Italia: Tiralongo wins into Rocca di Cambio". Cycling News. Future Publishing Limited. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
^ Kirsten Frattini (24 April 2015). "Richie Porte seals Giro del Trentino overall win". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

External links

Paolo Tiralongo at Cycling Archives (archived)
Paolo Tiralongo's profile on Cycling Base

[1] "Giro d'Italia: Tiralongo to retire at season end - News shorts". Cyclingnews.com. Immediate Media Company. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.

[2] "2009 Vuelta a Espana Stage 21/Final results". Bike World News. Disqus. 20 September 2009. Retrieved 11 December 2012.

[3] "2009 Tiralongo signs for Astana - Cyclingnews.com". Retrieved 20 October 2009.

[4] Simon MacMichael (27 May 2011). "Giro d'Italia Stage 19: Astana's Tiralongo takes maiden win after 12 years as a pro". RoadCC. Farrelly Atkinson Ltd. Retrieved 11 December 2012.

[5] Westemeyer, Susan (12 May 2012). "Giro d'Italia: Tiralongo wins into Rocca di Cambio". Cycling News. Future Publishing Limited. Retrieved 12 May 2012.

[6] Kirsten Frattini (24 April 2015). "Richie Porte seals Giro del Trentino overall win". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

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+| proteam1    = {{UCI team code|FAS|2000}}
 | proyears2   = 2003–2005
-| proteam2    = {{ct|CSF|2003}}
+| proteam2    = {{UCI team code|CSF|2003}}
 | proyears3   = 2006–2009
-| proteam3    = {{ct|LAM|2006}}
+| proteam3    = {{UCI team code|LAM|2006}}
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+| proteam4    = {{UCI team code|AST|2010}}
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-'''Paolo Tiralongo''' (born 8 July 1977) is an [[Italy|Italian]] former professional [[road bicycle racer]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/giro-ditalia-tiralongo-to-retire-at-season-end-news-shorts/|title=Giro d'Italia: Tiralongo to retire at season end - News shorts|work=[[Cyclingnews.com]]|publisher=[[Immediate Media Company]]|date=6 May 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref> who rode professionally between 2000 and 2017 for the {{ct|FAS|2002}}, {{ct|CSF|2005}}, {{ct|LAM|2009}} and {{ct|AST|2017}} teams.
+'''Paolo Tiralongo''' (born 8 July 1977) is an Italian former professional [[road bicycle racer]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/giro-ditalia-tiralongo-to-retire-at-season-end-news-shorts/|title=Giro d'Italia: Tiralongo to retire at season end - News shorts|work=[[Cyclingnews.com]]|publisher=[[Immediate Media Company]]|date=6 May 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref> who rode professionally between 2000 and 2017 for the {{UCI team code|FAS|2002}}, {{UCI team code|CSF|2005}}, {{UCI team code|LAM|2009}} and {{UCI team code|AST|2017}} teams.
 ==Career==
-In 2009, while riding for {{ct|LAM|2009}}, Tiralongo registered his best final result on a [[Grand Tour (cycling)|Grand Tour]], finishing the [[2009 Vuelta a España|Vuelta a España]] in eighth position after riding consistently in the mountain stages. He conceded a little over 9 minutes to the victor, Spaniard [[Alejandro Valverde]] of {{ct|MOV|2009}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bikeworldnews.com/2009/09/20/2009-vuelta-espana-stage-21final-results/|title=2009 Vuelta a Espana Stage 21/Final results|work=Bike World News|publisher=Disqus|date=20 September 2009|accessdate=11 December 2012|author=}}</ref> He joined Astana for the 2010 season, on a 2-year contract.<ref>{{cite news |title=2009 Tiralongo signs for Astana - Cyclingnews.com |url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/astana-sign-tiralongo-on-two-year-contract |accessdate=20 October 2009}}</ref> In 2011, Tiralongo took a notable victory on [[2011 Giro d'Italia, Stage 12 to Stage 21#Stage 19|stage 19]] of the [[2011 Giro d'Italia|Giro d'Italia]], a summit finish to [[Macugnaga]]. He attacked in the final kilometers and went clear of the lead group, but was joined by [[Alberto Contador]] ({{ct|SAX|2011}}) in the final few meters. He came first on the line, taking his first victory in more than ten years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://road.cc/content/news/36350-giro-ditalia-stage-19-astanas-tiralongo-takes-maiden-stage-win-home-tour|title=Giro d'Italia Stage 19: Astana's Tiralongo takes maiden win after 12 years as a pro|work=RoadCC|publisher=Farrelly Atkinson Ltd|date=27 May 2011|accessdate=11 December 2012|author=Simon MacMichael}}</ref>
+In 2009, while riding for {{UCI team code|LAM|2009}}, Tiralongo registered his best final result on a [[Grand Tour (cycling)|Grand Tour]], finishing the [[2009 Vuelta a España|Vuelta a España]] in eighth position after riding consistently in the mountain stages. He conceded a little over 9 minutes to the victor, Spaniard [[Alejandro Valverde]] of {{UCI team code|MOV|2009}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bikeworldnews.com/2009/09/20/2009-vuelta-espana-stage-21final-results/|title=2009 Vuelta a Espana Stage 21/Final results|work=Bike World News|publisher=Disqus|date=20 September 2009|access-date=11 December 2012}}</ref> He joined Astana for the 2010 season, on a 2-year contract.<ref>{{cite news |title=2009 Tiralongo signs for Astana - Cyclingnews.com |url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/astana-sign-tiralongo-on-two-year-contract |access-date=20 October 2009}}</ref> In 2011, Tiralongo took a notable victory on [[2011 Giro d'Italia, Stage 12 to Stage 21#Stage 19|stage 19]] of the [[2011 Giro d'Italia|Giro d'Italia]], a summit finish to [[Macugnaga]]. He attacked in the final kilometers and went clear of the lead group, but was joined by [[Alberto Contador]] ({{UCI team code|SAX|2011}}) in the final few meters. He came first on the line, taking his first victory in more than ten years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://road.cc/content/news/36350-giro-ditalia-stage-19-astanas-tiralongo-takes-maiden-stage-win-home-tour|title=Giro d'Italia Stage 19: Astana's Tiralongo takes maiden win after 12 years as a pro|work=RoadCC|publisher=Farrelly Atkinson Ltd|date=27 May 2011|access-date=11 December 2012|author=Simon MacMichael}}</ref>
-In 2012, he won another stage in the [[2012 Giro d'Italia|Giro d'Italia]], [[2012 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1 to Stage 11#Stage 7|stage 7]], which was a hilltop finish atop [[Rocca di Cambio]]. With 500 meters to go, Tiralongo followed an attack initiated by [[Michele Scarponi]] of {{ct|LAM|2012}} and he passed Scarponi inside of the final 100 meters. He lay on the ground afterward, out of breath.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/stage-7/results|title=Giro d'Italia: Tiralongo wins into Rocca di Cambio|work=Cycling News|publisher=Future Publishing Limited|date=12 May 2012|accessdate=12 May 2012|first=Susan|last=Westemeyer}}</ref>
+In 2012, he won another stage in the [[2012 Giro d'Italia|Giro d'Italia]], [[2012 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1 to Stage 11#Stage 7|stage 7]], which was a hilltop finish atop [[Rocca di Cambio]]. With 500 meters to go, Tiralongo followed an attack initiated by [[Michele Scarponi]] of {{UCI team code|LAM|2012}} and he passed Scarponi inside of the final 100 meters. He lay on the ground afterward, out of breath.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/stage-7/results|title=Giro d'Italia: Tiralongo wins into Rocca di Cambio|work=Cycling News|publisher=Future Publishing Limited|date=12 May 2012|access-date=12 May 2012|first=Susan|last=Westemeyer}}</ref>
-On 24 April 2015, Tiralongo collected his first victory of the season in the final stage of the [[2015 Giro del Trentino|Giro del Trentino]]. He passed the last climb (Passo Predaia) with a small leading group and won the sprint after the descent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/giro-del-trentino-2015/stage-4/results|title=Richie Porte seals Giro del Trentino overall win|work=[[Cyclingnews.com]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|date=24 April 2015|accessdate=25 April 2015|author=Kirsten Frattini}}</ref> On 17 May, he won Stage 9 of the [[2015 Giro d'Italia]].
+On 24 April 2015, Tiralongo collected his first victory of the season in the final stage of the [[2015 Giro del Trentino|Giro del Trentino]]. He passed the last climb (Passo Predaia) with a small leading group and won the sprint after the descent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/giro-del-trentino-2015/stage-4/results|title=Richie Porte seals Giro del Trentino overall win|work=[[Cyclingnews.com]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|date=24 April 2015|access-date=25 April 2015|author=Kirsten Frattini}}</ref> On 17 May, he won Stage 9 of the [[2015 Giro d'Italia]].
-==Career achievements==
+==Major results==
+{{div col}}
-===Major results===
+;1998
-{{colbegin|2}}
+: 1st [[Gran Premio di Poggiana]]
+: 3rd Overall [[Giro Ciclistico d'Italia]]
 ;1999
-: 1st Overall Triptyque Ardennaise
+: 1st Overall [[Triptyque Ardennais]]
+: 3rd [[Italian National Road Race Championships|Road race]], National Under-23 Road Championships
 ;2001
-: 2nd Trofeo dello Scalatore III
+: 2nd [[Trofeo dello Scalatore]] III
 : 3rd Overall [[Tour of Austria]]
 : 6th [[Gran Premio della Costa Etruschi]]
-: 8th Giro Provincia di Siracusa - Trofeo Arancia Rossa
+: 8th [[Giro della Provincia di Siracusa]]
 : 9th [[GP Industria & Artigianato di Larciano]]
-: 10th Trofeo dello Scalatore I
+: 10th [[Trofeo dello Scalatore]] I
 ;2002
-: 2nd Overall [[Tour Méditerranéen]]
+: 2nd Overall [[La Méditerranéenne|Tour Méditerranéen]]
 : 6th Overall [[Brixia Tour]]
-: 8th [[Coppa Agostoni]]
+: 8th [[Coppa Ugo Agostoni]]
 : 10th [[Trofeo Pantalica]]
 ;2003
-: 8th Overall [[Settimana Coppi e Bartali]]
+: 8th Overall [[Settimana Internazionale di Coppi e Bartali]]
-: 10th Overall [[Giro del Trentino]]
+: 10th Overall [[2003 Giro del Trentino|Giro del Trentino]]
+: 10th [[Giro dell'Appennino]]
 ;2004
-: 1st [[File:Jersey blue.svg|20px]] Mountains classification [[Tour Down Under]]
+: 1st [[File:Jersey blue.svg|20px]] Mountains classification [[2004 Tour Down Under|Tour Down Under]]
+: 2nd Overall [[Brixia Tour]]
 : 2nd [[Trofeo Melinda]]
 : 2nd GP Citta di Rio Saliceto e Correggio
-: 2nd Overall [[Brixia Tour]]
 : 5th [[Giro del Medio Brenta]]
 : 7th [[Tre Valli Varesine]]
@@ Line 70: / Line 75: @@
 : 3rd [[Milano–Torino]]
 : 3rd [[Trofeo Laigueglia]]
+: 6th Overall [[Settimana Internazionale di Coppi e Bartali]]
 : 6th [[Gran Premio Fred Mengoni]]
-: 6th Overall [[Settimana Coppi e Bartali]]
 : 8th [[Giro d'Oro]]
 ;2008
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 ;2009
 : 8th Overall [[2009 Vuelta a España|Vuelta a España]]
-: 10th [[Giro dell'Emilia]]
+: 10th [[2009 Giro dell'Emilia|Giro dell'Emilia]]
 ;2011
 : 1st Stage 19 [[2011 Giro d'Italia|Giro d'Italia]]
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 : 1st Stage 7 [[2012 Giro d'Italia|Giro d'Italia]]
 ;2013
-: 1st Stage 1 (TTT) [[2013 Vuelta a España|Vuelta a España]]
+: 1st Stage 1 ([[Team time trial|TTT]]) [[2013 Vuelta a España|Vuelta a España]]
+;2014
+: 9th Overall [[2014 Vuelta a Burgos|Vuelta a Burgos]]
 ;2015
 : 1st Stage 4 [[2015 Giro del Trentino|Giro del Trentino]]
-:1st Stage 9 [[2015 Giro d'Italia|Giro d'Italia]]
+: 1st Stage 9 [[2015 Giro d'Italia|Giro d'Italia]]
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+{{div col end}}
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-[[Category:Sportspeople from Sicily]]
+[[Category:Sportspeople from the Province of Syracuse]]
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+[[Category:Cyclists from Sicily]]
-[[Category:Vuelta a España cyclists]]
-[[Category:Tour de France cyclists]]