Davide Formolo
An Italian climber who announced himself to the world with a stunning solo stage win in the Giro d'Italia as a 22-year-old.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Italian cyclist·Birthday: October 25·Millennials
Biography
Davide Formolo emerged from the cycling-rich region of Verona, turning professional in 2014 with the Cannondale team. His career trajectory was defined early by a breathtaking display of panache at the 2015 Giro d'Italia. On a mountainous stage to La Spezia, the young Italian broke away and held off the chasing favorites to claim a victory that signaled the arrival of a major talent. Since that breakout, Formolo has matured into a versatile and valued lieutenant for team leaders in Grand Tours, while also pursuing his own opportunities in one-day classics. His move to Movistar in 2022 marked a new chapter, where his experience and climbing prowess are deployed in support of the team's general classification ambitions. Formolo represents the classic Italian *gregario* with the explosive ability to seize his own moment in the sun.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Davide was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Davide Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Davide's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Stage 4 of the 2015 Giro d'Italia with a daring solo attack.
- Achieved a top-ten overall finish at the 2019 Tour de Suisse.
- Won the one-day classic Gran Premio di Lugano in 2018.
- Finished third overall at the 2020 Tour de la Provence.
Did You Know?
His 2015 Giro stage win came on the anniversary of the death of his former teammate, Michele Scarponi, and he dedicated the victory to him.
He is a passionate fan of the Hellas Verona football club.
He turned professional after winning the Italian National Road Race title in the Under-23 category in 2013.
“I attacked on the Pordoi because I felt the legs were good.”
