Sylvain Calzati Explained

Sylvain Calzati
Fullname:Sylvain Calzati
Birth Date:1 July 1979
Birth Place:Lyon, France
Weight:68kg (150lb)
Currentteam:Retired
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider
Amateuryears1:2001
Amateurteam1: (stagiaire)
Amateuryears2:2002
Amateurteam2: (stagiaire)
Proyears1:2003
Proyears2:2004
Proteam2:Saint-Quentin Oktos
Proyears3:2004
Proteam3:RAGT Semences
Proyears4:2005–2008
Proyears5:2009
Proyears6:2010
Proyears7:2011
Majorwins:Tour de l'Avenir (2004)
2006 Tour de France, 1 stage

Sylvain Calzati (born 1 July 1979 in Lyon) is a former French road bicycle racer, who competed as a professional between 2003 and 2011.[1] He turned professional during the year 2003 with, and his biggest success was winning the 8th Stage in the 2006 Tour de France. He also won the Tour de l'Avenir in 2004. He lives in Genay with his wife and daughter. He works as industrial cleaner.[2]

Major results

2004
  • 1st, Overall, Tour de l'Avenir
  • 2nd, Overall, Étoile de Bessèges
  • 71st, Overall, Tour de France
    2006
  • 1st, Stage 8, Tour de France (Saint-Méen-le-Grand to Lorient)

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    Notes and References

    1. News: Sylvain Calzati to retire at the end of the season. VeloNation. VeloNation LLC. Xylon. van Eyck. 29 September 2011. 9 January 2012.
    2. Web site: Tour de France Stage 14 Preview. inrng.com. 18 October 2015.