The 1999 Giro d'Italia of cycling, the 82nd edition of the race, was held from 15 May to 6 June 1999. It covered 3,757 km (2,334 mi) in 22 stages. It was won by the Italian Ivan Gotti.
Defending champion Marco Pantani, leading the general classification in Madonna di Campiglio (20th stage), was disqualified for an excessive hematocrit level before stage 21. The entire Mercatone Uno-Bianchi (Pantani's team) withdrew from the Giro. This left the race open for Gotti to capture the overall title and wear the final pink jersey. Laurent Jalabert won the points classification with its violet jersey, while Colombian Chepe González donned the green jersey as winner of the mountains classification.
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