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He also finished the Tour de France fourth overall and claimed the white jersey of best young rider.
He also finished the Tour de France fourth overall and claimed the white jersey of best young rider.
The following year, he was signed by Bernard Hinault"s Louisiana Vie Claire team In 1987, Hampsten repeated his victory in the Tour de Suisse, this time for the 7-Eleven Cycling Team. His greatest moment came in the 1988 Giro d"Italia, on a short stage over the Gavia Pass.
Attacking on the climb, Hampsten overcame a blizzard to take the leader"s jersey - although he finished second on the stage to Dutchman Erik Breukink.
He again finished the race fourth, having lost his third place to Gianni Bugno in the final time trial. Hampsten used to live in Grand Forks, North Dakota and the 40-mile bikeway system there has been dedicated as the "Andy Hampsten Bikeway System." Hampsten now lives in Tuscany and Boulder, Colorado.
Andy Hampsten also operates a bicycle touring company in Italy called Cinghiale Cycling Tours. Victories and major results
Source:
Grand Tours overall classification results timeline
World Development = Withdrew.