Stefano Zanini

Stefano Zanini, born on 23 January 1969 in Varese, Lombardy, is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist who later worked as a team director. He rode for Mapei, Saeco and Quick-Step and finished his career as the leadout man for Liquigas-Bianchi in 2006, retiring at the end of 2007. His victories include the Milano-Torino of 1995 and the Amstel Gold Race in 1996, one stage of the 2000 Tour de France and two stages of the Giro d'Italia, in 1994 and 2001. After retiring he became a directeur sportif, first with Silence-Lotto and later with Astana Pro Team. Zanini has stayed close to cycling in his home province of Varese, and in 2025 he wrote the preface to a book on the history of Varese cycling and took part in its public presentation.