Pietro Chesi (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpjɛːtro ˈkɛːzi]; 24 November 1902 – 15 August 1944) was an Italian cyclist.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Pietro Chesi |
| Nickname | Pelo |
| Born | 24 November 1902 Gambassi Terme, Italy |
| Died | 15 August 1944 (aged 41) Florence, Italy |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1927 | Nicolo Biondo |
| 1928 | Bianchi |
| 1930 | Morozzi |
| Major wins | |
| Milan–San Remo (1927) | |
He was a professional from 1925 to 1934 and won Milan–San Remo in 1927 with an attack on the Passo del Turchino. He left the favorite to win, Alfredo Binda, 9 minutes behind.
A supporter of Mussolini and a member of the Blackshirts, Chesi was captured by anti-fascist partisans, who later executed him.[1][2]
Major results
- 1926
- 6th Giro dell'Umbria
- 1927
- 1st Milan–San Remo
- 1928
- 6th Milan–San Remo
- 10th Overall Giro d'Italia
- 10th Overall Giro della Provincia di Reggio Calabria