Bortolami's greatest feats was capturing the monumental classic Tour of Flanders in 2001 and winning the 1994 UCI Road World Cup season championship.

Bortolami was born in Locate di Triulzi, province of Milan.

He was tested positive for cortisone in 2003 during Three Days of De Panne.

He was suspended for six months by the Italian cycling federation.

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