Gilberto Simoni at Gran Fondo USA-Miami

Here is the other great super guest, in addition to Jan Ullrich, that will be at the Gran Fondo Colnago Miami: Gilberto Simoni, the two time winner of the Giro d'Italia! You can ride with him this Sunday or you can meet him Saturday night at the Gran Fondo Gala at La Piaggia.

To purchase a ticket for the Gala click here and select GRAN VIP COCKTAIL.

Online registration for the Gran Fondo Colnago Miami closes today, November 15, at midnight. Registration will re-open on Saturday, November 19 at the Event Expo pending availability. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION THE DAY OF THE EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS. All event details here.

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Gilberto Simoni Auction for Cystic Fibrosis

Two time Giro d'Italia winner Gilberto Simoni, "Gibo", is auctioning several items as a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis. The auction ends July 10th.

Included in the auction is a bike from the 2005 Giro d'Italia, a personalized CANNONDALE, size S-M 54; Campagnolo Record; Mavic; SRM (with discharged battery); FSA Plasma. The price is currently at 3,600 Euro.

Photos of all the items here, click on "Dettaglio" to enlarge any image.

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Gilberto Simoni's New Book: "Gibo d'Italia"

Gilberto ("Gibo") Simoni presented his new book, "Gibo d'Italia", today during the rest day of the Giro. Written by Pietro Gottardi and Remo Mosna the book covers Simoni's racing career.

Simoni won the Giro d'Italia in 2001 and 2003. His other Giro finishes are notable: 1999 and 2000: 3rd overall; 2004 3rd overall; 2005 2nd overall; 2006 3rd overall; 2007 4th overall; 2008: 10th overall.

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Gilberto Simoni Returns to Lampre to Finish Career

Wearing the blue-fucsia jersey of Lampre-Daikin Gilberto Simoni won the 2001 Giro d'Italia. Today it was announced that the 38 year old rider from Palù di Giovo (Trento) will finish his career Lampre-Farnese Vini.

The climber and Lampre-Farnese Vini general manager Saronni signed the agreement that allows Simoni to take part in the last races of his career wearing the blue-fucsia colors. Giuseppe Saronni commented, "We've been talking for a long time about this project that would allow Gilberto to end his career in our team, surrounded by friendly people. The Galbusera family, owner of Lampre, always supported this idea and so the project was realized: Simoni will race for team Lampre-Farnese Vini starting in Giro del Trentino".

Simoni also won the 2003 Giro d'Italia with team SAECO.

The 2010 Giro d'Italia will be Simoni's last professional race.

Photo: Simoni back in the Lampre colors

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