Ottavio Bottecchia, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Ottavio Bottecchia

Italian racing cyclist

Date of Birth: 01-Aug-1894

Date of Death: 15-Jun-1927

Profession: sport cyclist

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Ottavio Bottecchia (pronounced [ot'tavjo bot'tekkja]; 1 August 1894 – 15 June 1927) was an Italian cyclist and the first Italian winner of the Tour de France. He was found dead by the roadside; the reason remains a mystery.