Michael Wilson (cyclist)

Michael Wilson (born 15 January 1960) is a former Australian racing cyclist. He rode in nine Grand Tours between 1982 and 1989.[1][2] He also rode in two events at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[3]

Michael Wilson
Personal information
Born (1960-01-15) 15 January 1960
Adelaide, Australia
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional teams
1982–1986Alfa Lum–Sauber
1987Pepsi-Cola–Alba Cucine
1988–1990Weinmann–La Suisse–SMM Uster
Major wins
Grand Tours
Giro d'Italia
1 individual stage (1982)
Vuelta a España
1 individual stage (1983)

One-day races and Classics

Trofeo Matteotti (1984)

Wilson set the fastest time in the amateur Goulburn to Sydney Classic in 1978 run from Goulburn to Liverpool.[4]

Major results

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

Grand Tour 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Vuelta a España 52 DNF
Giro d'Italia 43 61 102 8 17
Tour de France 50 69

References

  1. "Michael Wilson". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  2. "Michael Wilson". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  3. "Michael Wilson". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  4. "Goulburn to Sydney - Amateur and Open" (PDF). Cycling NSW. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 March 2015.


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