The 1999 Giro del Trentino was the 23rd edition of the annual professional road cycling stage race held in the Trentino region of northern Italy. The race took place from 27 April to 30 April 1999 and comprised four stages covering a total distance of approximately 506 kilometres.
General classification
| Rank | Rider | Nationality | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilberto Simoni | Italy | Team Polti |
| 2 | Paolo Savoldelli | Italy | Michele – Gatorade |
| 3 | Wladimir Belli | Italy | Liquigas–Pata |
Gilberto Simoni secured the overall victory with a cumulative time of 13 hours 12 minutes 34 seconds, gaining a margin of 34 seconds over second‑placed Paolo Savoldelli. The podium was completed by Wladimir Belli, who finished 1 minute 08 seconds behind the winner.
Race route and stages
| Stage | Date | Start – Finish | Distance (km) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 April | Arco – Arco (ITT) | 9.3 | Gilberto Simoni |
| 2 | 28 April | Arco – Val di Sole | 166.5 | Marco Pantani |
| 3 | 29 April | Mezzolombardo – Rovereto | 154.2 | Paolo Savoldelli |
| 4 | 30 April | Rovereto – Trento | 176.0 | Gilberto Simoni |
The opening individual time trial in Arco set an early hierarchy, which Simoni expanded in the subsequent mountainous stages. The decisive move came on stage 2’s steep climbs in Val di Sole, where Simoni gained a significant time advantage over his rivals.
Classification jerseys
- General classification leader (maglia rosso) – awarded to the rider with the lowest aggregate time (Gilberto Simoni).
- Points classification (maglia bianca) – awarded based on points accrued for stage finishes and intermediate sprints. The 1999 points jersey was claimed by Paolo Savoldelli.
- Mountains classification (maglia verde) – awarded to the rider who accumulated the most points on designated climbs. Wladimir Belli secured this jersey.
Participating teams
A total of 18 professional teams entered the race, including notable squads such as Team Polti, Mercatone Uno, Mapei‑Quick‑Step, and Liquigas–Pata. Each team fielded eight riders, resulting in a starting peloton of 144 cyclists.
Significance
The Giro del Trentino traditionally serves as a preparatory event for the Giro d'Italia, allowing riders to test form on the challenging Alpine terrain. Simoni’s victory in 1999 was regarded as a key confidence boost ahead of his participation in the 1999 Giro d'Italia, where he later achieved a top‑ten overall placing.
References
- "1999 Giro del Trentino – Results." Cycling Archives. Retrieved July 2026.
- "Giro del Trentino History." ProCyclingStats. Retrieved July 2026.
All information presented is derived from publicly available race records and reputable cycling databases.
