Ganna was an Italian professional cycling team that existed in part between 1913 and 1953.[1] It was started by Luigi Ganna, winner of the general classification of the inaugural Giro d'Italia, and was sponsored by his bicycle and motorcycle manufacturing company.[2][3] Whilst with the team, Fiorenzo Magni won the general classification of the 1951 Giro d'Italia.[3] The team was the predecessor of the Nivea–Fuchs team.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Accès équipes Ganna" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  2. ^ Mimmo, Franzinelli (2015). Il Giro d'Italia: Dai pionieri agli anni d'oro (in Italian). Feltrinelli. p. 120. ISBN 978-88-588-2175-6.
  3. ^ a b "Giro d'Italia roll of honour". La Gazzetta dello Sport. RCS MediaGroup. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Nivea - Fuchs (1954)" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Retrieved 28 March 2017.

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