Tags: Motorcycle Rider, Motorsport Racer.
Giancarlo Falappa (born June 30 1963 in Filottrano province of Ancona) is a former Italian motorcycle road racer. He is remembered for his fearsome riding style.Known to many as the Lion of Jesi he was born in Filottrano and then he moved to Iesi with his family. Falappa began his racing career in motocross before making the switch to road racing in 1988. In 1989 he moved up to the Superbike World Championship riding for Bimota winning 3 races and finishing the season in sixth place.