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Franco Bitossi (born September 1 1940) is an Italian former professional cyclist. He was born in Camaioni di Carmignano.Bitossi cycled for three years as an amateur and became a professional in October 1961 after he had reached the required age of 21. As a professional cyclist from 1961 until 1978 he won a total of 171 races.In 1965 he won the Tour de Suisse and the Züri-Metzgete which he won again in 1968.
