Gianni Motta–Linea M.D. Italia was an American professional cycling team that competed in the 1984 Giro d'Italia , becoming the first American registered team to compete in the race. The concept of the team was first formed by John Eustice, a rider, and Robin Morton who became the team's manager. The team was sponsored by Gianni Motta's bicycle brand, which was just starting to be distributed in the United States, and also sponsored by Italian furniture maker Linea MD.[1]
Gianni Motta–Linea M.D. Italia Registered United States Founded 1984 Disbanded 1984 Discipline(s) Road Bicycles Gianni Motta Team manager(s) Robin Morton
Major wins
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Ages as of 1 January 1984.
Rider
Date of birth
Michael Carter (USA ) (1963-03-03 ) March 3, 1963 (aged 20)
(USA ) (1962-04-16 ) April 16, 1962 (aged 21)
(SUI ) (1956-04-07 ) April 7, 1956 (aged 27)
John Eustice (USA ) (1956-08-06 ) August 6, 1956 (aged 27)
Daniel Franger (USA ) (1959-04-23 ) April 23, 1959 (aged 24)
Yehuda Gershoni (ISR ) (1960-07-14 ) July 14, 1960 (aged 23)
Ron Hayman (CAN ) (1954-08-31 ) August 31, 1954 (aged 29)
Sigmund Hermann (LIE ) (1959-05-17 ) May 17, 1959 (aged 24)
Guy Janiszewski (BEL ) (1959-01-24 ) January 24, 1959 (aged 24)
Karl Maxon (USA ) (1959-10-09 ) October 9, 1959 (aged 24)
Rider
Date of birth
Claude Michely (LUX ) (1959-11-08 ) November 8, 1959 (aged 24)
Tim Rutledge (USA ) (1958-10-17 ) October 17, 1958 (aged 25)
(USA ) (1961-04-26 ) April 26, 1961 (aged 22)
Greg Saunders (USA ) (1959-06-04 ) June 4, 1959 (aged 24)
(USA ) (1961-01-18 ) January 18, 1961 (aged 22)
(NOR ) (1955-11-21 ) November 21, 1955 (aged 28)
(USA ) (1962-07-02 ) July 2, 1962 (aged 21)
Marcel Summermatter (SUI ) (1956-03-04 ) March 4, 1956 (aged 27)
Eugène Urbany (NED ) (1957-07-13 ) July 13, 1957 (aged 26)
Rudi Weber (GER ) (1958-01-17 ) January 17, 1958 (aged 25)
National Champions
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References
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