Guido Neri 1939 – 2026

Biography

Guido Neri was an Italian cyclist who raced during an era when the sport was woven into the fabric of Italian life. Born in Cesena on January 27, 1939, he came of age in a country obsessed with the Giro d’Italia and the heroes of the road, and he made his career as a competitive cyclist in that demanding world. Racing in the golden age of Italian cycling, Neri tested himself against the toughest roads and the strongest fields his sport could offer. He carried the colors of his hometown with him wherever he raced. Neri died on October 30, 2026, at the age of 87.