Paolo Tiralongo (born 8 July 1977) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer,[1] who rode professionally between 2000 and 2017 for the Fassa Bortolo, Ceramica Panaria–Navigare, Lampre–NGC and Astana teams.

He conceded a little over 9 minutes to the victor, Spaniard Alejandro Valverde of Caisse d'Epargne.

[3] In 2011, Tiralongo took a notable victory on stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia, a summit finish to Macugnaga.

[5] On 24 April 2015, Tiralongo collected his first victory of the season in the final stage of the Giro del Trentino.

He passed the last climb (Passo Predaia) with a small leading group and won the sprint after the descent.