Debutants
Marco Velo is the youngest debutant in Giro dell'Emilia in 1996. There are 11 debutants.
| # | Rider | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VELO Marco | Brescialat - Oyster | 22y + 203d |
| 2 | FOIS Valentino | Panaria - Vinavil | 23y + 5d |
| 3 | FRIGO Dario | Saeco - Estro - AS Juvenes San Marino | 23y + 10d |
| 4 | SALMERÓN Ginés | Saeco - Estro - AS Juvenes San Marino | 23y + 318d |
| 5 | CALZOLARI Alessandro | Mapei-GB | 25y + 86d |
| 6 | MICELI Nicola | Roslotto-ZG Mobili | 25y + 123d |
| 7 | FINCATO Marco | Roslotto-ZG Mobili | 25y + 358d |
| 8 | VERGNANI Marco | Amore & Vita | 27y + 77d |
| 9 | CITRACCA Angelo | Ideal - Aster Lichy | 27y + 235d |
| 10 | BROCHARD Laurent | Festina - Lotus | 28y + 186d |
| 11 | BREUKINK Erik | Rabobank ProTeam | 32y + 180d |